Hayes vs Joseph

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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Joseph

Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will add, God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32
Total SSA Count
7,223
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Joe, Joey, Jo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hayes Rank #160
Joseph Rank #32

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 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

Joseph ___

  • Joseph James
  • Joseph Michael
  • Joseph Thomas
  • Joseph Andrew
  • Joseph Patrick
  • Joseph William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hayes

Parker Quinn Sawyer Reid Monroe

If you choose Joseph

Mary Benjamin Rachel Samuel Anna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hayes or Joseph more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Hayes at #160 in the United States.

What do Hayes and Joseph mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin). Joseph means "God will add, God will increase" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hayes and Joseph boy or girl names?

Hayes is primarily a boy name. Joseph is primarily a boy name.

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