Hayes vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Hayes Rank #160

Marcus Rank #256

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Hayes or Marcus more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Marcus mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Hayes and Marcus boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.