Hayes vs Robert

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 #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Hayes Rank #160

Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Robert mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Hayes and Robert boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.