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Hays vs Javan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hays

Boy #4,204 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hedged enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,204
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hays Rank #4,204
Javan Rank #4,268

Hays is more popular, ranked #4204 vs #4268 for Javan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hays or Javan more popular?

Hays is more popular, ranked #4204 compared to Javan at #4268 in the United States.

What do Hays and Javan mean?

Hays means "hedged enclosure" (Old English origin). Javan means "Greece, Ionia (land of Greeks)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hays and Javan boy or girl names?

Hays is primarily a boy name. Javan is primarily a boy name.

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