hayes

Pronunciation
hayz

Gender
unisex

Origin

Old English

Ranking

  209 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Enclosure; Hedged area

Hayes, a surname-turned-given-name, is derived from the Old English word hæg, meaning "enclosure" or "fence." It can also be an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó hAodha, meaning "descendent of Aodh," with Aodh meaning "little fire." It was scarcely used in the early 1900s but started gaining popularity in the 2000s and has now been a top-250 boy's name every year since 2020. It's the name iconic actress Jessica Alba gave her son Hayes Alba, born in 2017, as well as the name country singer Maren Morris gave her son Hayes in 2020.

Famous People Named Hayes

  Isaac Hayes

  Famous musician and actor known for his soulful music and voice work.

  Helen Hayes

  Renowned actress known as the 'First Lady of American Theatre'.

  Rutherford B. Hayes

  19th President of the United States known for ending the Reconstruction era.

  Woody Hayes

  Legendary college football coach known for his successful tenure at Ohio State University.

  Darren Hayes

  Lead singer of the pop duo Savage Garden, known for hit songs in the 1990s.

  Elvin Hayes

  Hall of Fame basketball player known for his impressive NBA career.

  Gemma Hayes

  Irish singer-songwriter known for her melodic and heartfelt music.

  Hayes MacArthur

  Movie actor

  Bill Hayes

  Actor and singer known for his long-running role on the soap opera 'Days of Our Lives'.

  Hunter Hayes

  Country music singer and songwriter known for his hit songs.

Famous Media with people Named Hayes

    Hazel the Witch

    A character from Looney Tunes known for her comedic witch antics.  

    Hayes the Hare

    A fictional character in a children's story known for his cleverness.  

    Hayes High School

    A fictional high school setting in various teen dramas and comedies.  

    Hayes' Magical Adventure

    A children's book about a young boy named Hayes who goes on a magical journey.  

    The Hayes Chronicles

    A fantasy book series featuring a hero named Hayes on epic quests.  

    Hayes and the Hidden Treasure

    An adventure story about Hayes discovering hidden treasures.  

    Hayes' Heroic Quest

    A video game featuring a character named Hayes on a quest to save the kingdom.  

    Hayes' Enchanted Garden

    A children's TV show about a magical garden tended by a character named Hayes.  

    Hayes the Brave

    A comic book series about a superhero named Hayes.  

    Hayes and the Time Machine

    A science fiction story about Hayes traveling through time.