Hayes vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Hayes Rank #160

Patrick Rank #221

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Hayes or Patrick more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Patrick mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Hayes and Patrick boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.