Righteous vs Hays

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Righteous

Boy #4,344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"morally right, virtuous, just"

Origin: Old English

American African American English

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Boy #4,204 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedged enclosure"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Righteous Rank #4,344

Hays Rank #4,204

Hays is more popular, ranked #4204 vs #4344 for Righteous.

Is Righteous or Hays more popular?

Hays is more popular, ranked #4204 compared to Righteous at #4344 in the United States.

What do Righteous and Hays mean?

Righteous means "morally right, virtuous, just" (Old English origin). Hays means "hedged enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Righteous and Hays boy or girl names?

Righteous is primarily a boy name. Hays is primarily a boy name.