Hayes

One of those simple, straightforward English surnames -- and with a presidential pedigree -- that's easy to translate into a first. It was recently chosen by both Kevin Costner and Jessica Alba for their sons, which can likely be credited for its spike in popularity in the past few years. Surname names and nature names like Hayes, which qualifies on both counts, along with occupational names all make up the new generation of stylish English names for boys that go far beyond Harry and Edward.

Gender

Boy

Of course, this is a neutral name.

Meaning

hedged area

Origin

English surname and nature name

Numerology

H is for honest, something you hold dear.

A is for amenable, for your easy going nature.

Y is for yearn, your innermost desires.

E is for electric, a sparkling trait!

S is for sweet, your pleasing way.

Lucky

Hayes lucky number is 4.

In numerology, 4 has an earthy-energy and is centered around fortifying its roots. 4 adamantly believes in the physical world and knows that investing in a solid infrastructure is necessary for building a lasting legacy. Practical, hardworking, and responsible, the vibration of the number 4 is focused on creating logical systems that can support scalable growth.

Famous People Named Hayes

• (Joshua) Hayes Carll American country music singer
• (Benjamin) Hayes Grier American Viner
• Hayes MacArthur American actor
• Hayes Robbins American attorney; husband of American actress Danielle Panabaker
• Hayes Logan Costner (b. 2009) son of actor Kevin Costner

Hayes in Pop Culture

• Hayes Flynn character on TV's "Bones"
• Hayes character in the game "Hustle Cat"
• Chip Hayes from movie "The Romantics" played by Elijah Wood
• Lavon Hayes from the TV series "Heart of Dixie"
• Ainsley Hayes from TV series "The West Wing"