Hayes vs Jonathan

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

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Popularity Comparison

Hayes Rank #160
Jonathan Rank #83

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 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

Jonathan ___

  • Jonathan David
  • Jonathan Michael
  • Jonathan James
  • Jonathan Andrew
  • Jonathan Cole
  • Jonathan William

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Hayes

Parker Quinn Sawyer Reid Monroe

If you choose Jonathan

David Matthew Nathaniel Elizabeth Abigail

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hayes or Jonathan more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Jonathan mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Hayes and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.

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