John vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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John Rank #21

Hayes Rank #160

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is John or Hayes more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do John and Hayes mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are John and Hayes boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.