Hayes vs Maxwell

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 #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Hayes Rank #160

Maxwell Rank #182

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Hayes or Maxwell more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Maxwell mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Hayes and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.