Finley vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Finley

Boy #290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair-haired hero; white warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#290
Total SSA Count
1,153
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Finn, Fin

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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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Popularity Comparison

Finley Rank #290
Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #290 for Finley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Finley ___

  • Finley James
  • Finley Reid
  • Finley Cole
  • Finley Gray
  • Finley Thomas
  • Finley Scott

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 Finley

Rory Declan Quinn Rowan Hadley

If you choose Hayes

Parker Quinn Sawyer Reid Monroe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Finley or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Finley at #290 in the United States.

What do Finley and Hayes mean?

Finley means "fair-haired hero; white warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Finley and Hayes boy or girl names?

Finley is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.

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