Hays vs Brad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hays

Boy #4,204 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedged enclosure"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #4,135 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"broad valley, wide clearing"

Origin: Old English brad

English American

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Hays Rank #4,204

Brad Rank #4,135

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 vs #4204 for Hays.

Is Hays or Brad more popular?

Brad is more popular, ranked #4135 compared to Hays at #4204 in the United States.

What do Hays and Brad mean?

Hays means "hedged enclosure" (Old English origin). Brad means "broad valley, wide clearing" (Old English brad origin).

Are Hays and Brad boy or girl names?

Hays is primarily a boy name. Brad is primarily a boy name.