Hayes vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Hayes Rank #160

Malcolm Rank #314

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Hayes or Malcolm more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Malcolm mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Hayes and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.