Matthews vs Hays

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthews

Boy #4,628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

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Boy #4,204 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedged enclosure"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Matthews Rank #4,628

Hays Rank #4,204

Hays is more popular, ranked #4204 vs #4628 for Matthews.

Is Matthews or Hays more popular?

Hays is more popular, ranked #4204 compared to Matthews at #4628 in the United States.

What do Matthews and Hays mean?

Matthews means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Hays means "hedged enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Matthews and Hays boy or girl names?

Matthews is primarily a boy name. Hays is primarily a boy name.