Hays vs Wilhelm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hays

Boy #4,204 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedged enclosure"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #4,266 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German

German Dutch Scandinavian English

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Hays Rank #4,204

Wilhelm Rank #4,266

Hays is more popular, ranked #4204 vs #4266 for Wilhelm.

Is Hays or Wilhelm more popular?

Hays is more popular, ranked #4204 compared to Wilhelm at #4266 in the United States.

What do Hays and Wilhelm mean?

Hays means "hedged enclosure" (Old English origin). Wilhelm means "resolute protector" (Old High German origin).

Are Hays and Wilhelm boy or girl names?

Hays is primarily a boy name. Wilhelm is primarily a boy name.