Hayes vs Walker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #160
Total SSA Count: 2,249
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Walker

Boy #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cloth walker, one who treads cloth"

Origin: Old English occupational surname

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #82
Total SSA Count: 4,023
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hayes Rank #160

Walker Rank #82

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 vs #160 for Hayes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hayes or Walker more popular?

Walker is more popular, ranked #82 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Walker mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Walker means "cloth walker, one who treads cloth" (Old English occupational surname origin).

Are Hayes and Walker boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Walker is primarily a boy name.

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