Hayes vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

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Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Hayes Rank #160

Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Liam mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Hayes and Liam boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.