Hayes vs Ryan

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 #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Hayes Rank #160

Ryan Rank #87

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or Ryan more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Ryan mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Hayes and Ryan boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.