Hayes vs Nathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Hayes Rank #160

Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Nathan mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hayes and Nathan boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.