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Jonathan vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#83
Total SSA Count
4,018
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#160
Total SSA Count
2,249
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jonathan Rank #83
Hayes Rank #160

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #160 for Hayes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jonathan or Hayes more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Hayes mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Jonathan and Hayes boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.

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