Cohen 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
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Popularity Comparison

Cohen Rank #239
Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #239 for Cohen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cohen ___

  • Cohen James
  • Cohen Elliott
  • Cohen Asher
  • Cohen Grey
  • Cohen Reed
  • Cohen Miles

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 Cohen

Levi Asher Greyson Elliott Stella

If you choose Hayes

Parker Quinn Sawyer Reid Monroe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cohen or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Cohen at #239 in the United States.

What do Cohen and Hayes mean?

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

Are Cohen and Hayes boy or girl names?

Cohen is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.

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