Ryan vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English 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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Ryan Rank #87

Hayes Rank #160

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #160 for Hayes.

Is Ryan or Hayes more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Hayes mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Ryan and Hayes boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.