Hayes vs Nathaniel

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 #144 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American Christian

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Hayes Rank #160

Nathaniel Rank #144

Nathaniel is more popular, ranked #144 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or Nathaniel more popular?

Nathaniel is more popular, ranked #144 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Nathaniel mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Nathaniel means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hayes and Nathaniel boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Nathaniel is primarily a boy name.