Hays vs Trust

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Trust

Boy #4,270 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"faith, reliance, confidence"

Origin: Old Norse traust

Cultural Roots

American African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,270
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tru, Try, Trie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hays Rank #4,204
Trust Rank #4,270

Hays is more popular, ranked #4204 vs #4270 for Trust.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hays ___

  • Hays William
  • Hays Thomas
  • Hays Edward
  • Hays James
  • Hays Robert
  • Hays Alexander

Trust ___

  • Trust Isaiah
  • Trust Emmanuel
  • Trust Elijah
  • Trust Michael
  • Trust David
  • Trust Joshua

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hays

Brooks Reed Lake Ellis Quinn

If you choose Trust

Faith Hope Justice Valor Grace

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hays or Trust more popular?

Hays is more popular, ranked #4204 compared to Trust at #4270 in the United States.

What do Hays and Trust mean?

Hays means "hedged enclosure" (Old English origin). Trust means "faith, reliance, confidence" (Old Norse traust origin).

Are Hays and Trust boy or girl names?

Hays is primarily a boy name. Trust is primarily a boy name.

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