Hayley vs Sumner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayley

Girl #1,071 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the hay field"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,071
Total SSA Count
232
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hay, Hales

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Sumner

Boy #6,673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"summoner, one who calls forth"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,673
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sum, Sonny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hayley Rank #1,071
Sumner Rank #6,673

Hayley is more popular, ranked #1071 vs #6673 for Sumner.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hayley ___

  • Hayley Rose
  • Hayley Jane
  • Hayley Marie
  • Hayley Grace
  • Hayley Anne
  • Hayley Kate

Sumner ___

  • Sumner James
  • Sumner Cole
  • Sumner Lee
  • Sumner Blake
  • Sumner Reid
  • Sumner Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hayley

Madison Emma Zoe Tyler Logan

If you choose Sumner

Fletcher Holden Brooks Sloane Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hayley or Sumner more popular?

Hayley is more popular, ranked #1071 compared to Sumner at #6673 in the United States.

What do Hayley and Sumner mean?

Hayley means "from the hay field" (Old English origin). Sumner means "summoner, one who calls forth" (Old French origin).

Are Hayley and Sumner boy or girl names?

Hayley is primarily a girl name. Sumner is primarily a boy name.

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