Hays vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hays

Boy #4,204 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedged enclosure"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

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Hays Rank #4,204

Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #4204 for Hays.

Is Hays or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Hays at #4204 in the United States.

What do Hays and Hayes mean?

Hays means "hedged enclosure" (Old English origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Hays and Hayes boy or girl names?

Hays is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.