Hayes vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Hayes Rank #160

Xander Rank #216

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Hayes or Xander more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Xander mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Hayes and Xander boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.