Nathan vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

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Nathan Rank #62

Hayes Rank #160

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Nathan or Hayes more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Hayes mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Nathan and Hayes boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.