Jackson vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Jackson Rank #35

Hayes Rank #160

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Jackson or Hayes more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Hayes mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Jackson and Hayes boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.