Hayes
Hayes is a boys' name of English origin meaning “hedged area; enclosure of bushes.” It ranked #290 in the United States in 2025. An English topographic surname from hæs (brushwood) or gehæg (enclosure).
how do you pronounce Hayes?
HAYZ
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what does Hayes mean?
The name Hayes means “hedged area; enclosure of bushes.” It comes from the English language tradition.
An English topographic surname from hæs (brushwood) or gehæg (enclosure). Associated with President Rutherford B. Hayes, it has a clean, one-syllable surname feel popular in contemporary naming.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #290 |
| 2023 | #312 |
| 2022 | #336 |
| 2021 | #362 |
| 2020 | #391 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Hayes?
- Rutherford B. Hayes (U.S. president)
- Hayes Grier (internet personality)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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