Hayes
Hayes is a boys' name of English origin meaning “hedged area; enclosure of bushes.” It ranked #162 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.
where does the name Hayes come from?
Two separate origins converge on this surname-turned-given-name: an English place name from words for brushwood and enclosure, and, unrelated, an Irish surname meaning descendant of Aodh.
the history of Hayes
The sources here describe only its origins as a surname before its transferred use as a given name; no further history is recorded.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #162 |
| 2024 | #160 |
| 2023 | #209 |
| 2022 | #212 |
| 2021 | #229 |
| 2020 | #245 |
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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what names go well with Hayes?
Sibling names that share Hayes's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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