Hayes vs William

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

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Hayes Rank #160

William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Hayes or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and William mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Hayes and William boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.