Hayes vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Hayes Rank #160

Simon Rank #251

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Hayes or Simon more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Simon mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hayes and Simon boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.