Is Hayes a good name?

Hayes is not a common first name, but it has been used as a given name for boys in
recent years. It's a strong, masculine name that has a bit of a modern edge to it. It's a
name that is perfect for a boy who is going to be a leader in his own right and is not
afraid to blaze his own trail.

Is Hayes a girl or boy name?

Hayes has risen in popularity in recent years as a name for newborn boys in the United
States, where it first ranked among the top 1,000 names for boys in 2009 and has
ranked among the top 300 names for newborn boys since 2019. The name is also in
occasional use for girls in the United States.

Is Hayes a Greek name?

Hayes is an English and Scottish surname. It is mostly thought to be a locational name,
being derived from the Old English 'haes' (brushwood or hedge), given to those who
lived at or near this kind of feature.