Hays vs Matthews

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hays

Boy #4,204 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedged enclosure"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #4,628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

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Hays Rank #4,204

Matthews Rank #4,628

Hays is more popular, ranked #4204 vs #4628 for Matthews.

Is Hays or Matthews more popular?

Hays is more popular, ranked #4204 compared to Matthews at #4628 in the United States.

What do Hays and Matthews mean?

Hays means "hedged enclosure" (Old English origin). Matthews means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hays and Matthews boy or girl names?

Hays is primarily a boy name. Matthews is primarily a boy name.