Casey vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Hayes →

Popularity Comparison

Casey Rank #310
Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #310 for Casey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Casey ___

  • Casey Casey James
  • Casey Casey Alexander
  • Casey Casey Thomas
  • Casey Casey Michael
  • Casey Casey Owen

Hayes ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Casey

Riley Logan Peyton Avery Quinn

If you choose Hayes

Parker Quinn Sawyer Reid Monroe

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Casey or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Casey at #310 in the United States.

What do Casey and Hayes mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Casey and Hayes boy or girl names?

Casey is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Hayes vs Casey Casey vs Barrett Casey vs Emiliano Casey vs Dean Casey vs Finn
← Full profile: Casey ← Full profile: Hayes Browse all baby names