Hays
Meaning
"hedged enclosure"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,204
- Total SSA Count
- 25
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Moderate
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"hedged enclosure"
Origin: Old English
"he will laugh, laughter"
Origin: Hebrew
Isac is more popular, ranked #4174 vs #4204 for Hays.
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Isac is more popular, ranked #4174 compared to Hays at #4204 in the United States.
Hays means "hedged enclosure" (Old English origin). Isac means "he will laugh, laughter" (Hebrew origin).
Hays is primarily a boy name. Isac is primarily a boy name.