Haley vs Nancy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Haley

Girl #781 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hay clearing, hay field"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#781
Total SSA Count
361
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hale, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Haley Rank #781
Nancy Rank #920

Haley is more popular, ranked #781 vs #920 for Nancy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Haley ___

  • Haley Grace
  • Haley Ann
  • Haley Marie
  • Haley Elizabeth
  • Haley Rose
  • Haley Jane

Nancy ___

  • Nancy Grace
  • Nancy Jean
  • Nancy Marie
  • Nancy Lou
  • Nancy Ann
  • Nancy Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Haley

Paige Chloe Tyler Dylan Morgan

If you choose Nancy

Ronald Donald Patricia Barbara Gary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haley or Nancy more popular?

Haley is more popular, ranked #781 compared to Nancy at #920 in the United States.

What do Haley and Nancy mean?

Haley means "hay clearing, hay field" (Old English origin). Nancy means "favor, blessedness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Haley and Nancy boy or girl names?

Haley is primarily a girl name. Nancy is primarily a girl name.

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