Bryce vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryce

Boy #297 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"speckled, freckled"

Origin: Gaulish/Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#297
Total SSA Count
1,127
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bry, Brie, Brykins

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Hayes

Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#160
Total SSA Count
2,249
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hay, Haie, Haykins

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bryce Rank #297
Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #297 for Bryce.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bryce ___

  • Bryce James
  • Bryce Lee
  • Bryce Cole
  • Bryce Alexander
  • Bryce Thomas
  • Bryce Owen

Hayes ___

  • Hayes Alexander
  • Hayes James
  • Hayes William
  • Hayes Michael
  • Hayes Oliver
  • Hayes Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Bryce

Chase Blake Colt Knox Reeve

If you choose Hayes

Parker Quinn Sawyer Reid Monroe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bryce or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Bryce at #297 in the United States.

What do Bryce and Hayes mean?

Bryce means "speckled, freckled" (Gaulish/Celtic origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Bryce and Hayes boy or girl names?

Bryce is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.

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