Hayes vs Thomas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Hayes Rank #160

Thomas Rank #39

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or Thomas more popular?

Thomas is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Thomas mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Hayes and Thomas boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.