Audrey vs Hailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Audrey

Girl #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble strength"

Origin: Old English (Aethelthryth)

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#82
Total SSA Count
2,993
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Audie

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Hailey

Girl #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hay meadow, hay clearing"

Origin: Old English place name (haeg + leah)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
2,620
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hails

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Popularity Comparison

Audrey Rank #82
Hailey Rank #100

Audrey is more popular, ranked #82 vs #100 for Hailey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Audrey ___

  • Audrey Rose
  • Audrey Grace
  • Audrey Claire
  • Audrey Mae
  • Audrey Elise
  • Audrey Noelle

Hailey ___

  • Hailey Grace
  • Hailey Rose
  • Hailey Ann
  • Hailey Marie
  • Hailey Elizabeth
  • Hailey Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Audrey

Violet Cecily Eleanor Harriet Felix

If you choose Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Audrey or Hailey more popular?

Audrey is more popular, ranked #82 compared to Hailey at #100 in the United States.

What do Audrey and Hailey mean?

Audrey means "noble strength" (Old English (Aethelthryth) origin). Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin).

Are Audrey and Hailey boy or girl names?

Audrey is primarily a girl name. Hailey is primarily a girl name.

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