Jake vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Jake Rank #423

Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Jake or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Jake and Hayes mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Jake and Hayes boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.