Hayes

Hayes Meaning & Origin

About Hayes
The name Hayes is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "hæg," meaning "hedge" or "enclosure," and "eg," meaning "island" or "area of land." As a surname, Hayes refers to someone who lived near a hedge or an enclosed area. As a given name, Hayes is often associated with qualities such as strength, resilience, and protection, reflecting the symbolism of a hedge as a barrier or boundary. It is a name that conveys a sense of stability and security.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hayes are male.

Hayes Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 10.08% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HS
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EY1 Z
🌐 IPA
/heɪz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hayes in Braille

Here's how to represent Hayes in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Hayes in braille

How to Spell the Name Hayes in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Hayes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hayes in sign language

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