Hayes vs Wade

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 #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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Hayes Rank #160

Wade Rank #341

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Hayes or Wade more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Wade mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Hayes and Wade boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.