BoyEnglish origin2 syllables
Hayward
Meaning: “hayward”
About the name Hayward
Hayward is a boy name with English roots, meaning “hayward”.
It has a unique feel. In 2025, Hayward ranked #12707 for boys in the US, with 5 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1956. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Hayward were boys.
Etymology
From the English word “hayward”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Hayward”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #12707
- In 2015
- #7242
- Babies in 2025
- 5
Popularity of Hayward, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.