Hayes vs Rowan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

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Boy #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British American

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Hayes Rank #160

Rowan Rank #71

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or Rowan more popular?

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Rowan mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Hayes and Rowan boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Rowan is primarily a boy name.