Noah vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Noah

Boy #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"motion, wandering"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian

✓ All Clear

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

✓ All Clear

Noah Rank #2

Hayes Rank #160

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Noah or Hayes more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Noah and Hayes mean?

Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Noah and Hayes boy or girl names?

Noah is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.