Hayes vs Isaiah

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

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Isaiah

Boy #56 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord saves"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#56
Total SSA Count
5,250
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zay, Ike, Isa

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hayes Rank #160
Isaiah Rank #56

Isaiah is more popular, ranked #56 vs #160 for Hayes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hayes ___

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

Isaiah ___

  • Isaiah James
  • Isaiah Michael
  • Isaiah David
  • Isaiah Thomas
  • Isaiah Alexander
  • Isaiah John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hayes

Parker Quinn Sawyer Reid Monroe

If you choose Isaiah

Elijah Josiah Miriam Hannah Ezekiel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hayes or Isaiah more popular?

Isaiah is more popular, ranked #56 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Isaiah mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Isaiah means "the Lord saves" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hayes and Isaiah boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Isaiah is primarily a boy name.

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