Hayes vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Hayes Rank #160

Peter Rank #192

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Hayes or Peter more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Peter mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Hayes and Peter boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.