Hayes vs Wesley

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 #58 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the western farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American Protestant Christian

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Hayes Rank #160

Wesley Rank #58

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or Wesley more popular?

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Wesley mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Wesley means "from the western farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Hayes and Wesley boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Wesley is primarily a boy name.