Hayes vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Hayes Rank #160

Max Rank #175

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #175 for Max.

Is Hayes or Max more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Max mean?

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

Are Hayes and Max boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.