Hayes vs Michael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Italian French Jewish Christian

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Hayes Rank #160

Michael Rank #18

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or Michael more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Michael mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hayes and Michael boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Michael is primarily a boy name.