Hayes vs Noah

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 #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"motion, wandering"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian

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Hayes Rank #160

Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Noah mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hayes and Noah boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.