Hayes vs Richard

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 #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Hayes Rank #160

Richard Rank #232

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Hayes or Richard more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Richard mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Hayes and Richard boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.