Hayes vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Hayes Rank #160

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and River mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Hayes and River boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.