King vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

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King Rank #343

Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Hayes mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are King and Hayes boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.