What origin is the name Hayward?

Hayward comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Hayward a popular name?

Hayward is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Hayward?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Hayward — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Hayward

Q: Is Hayward a rare name?

Yes. Hayward does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hayward

Hayward

Boy

english

2 syllables

Hayward is an english boy's name meaning "An English occupational name referring to a guardian of the hedged area or a person responsible for protecting farm enclosures.".

Hayward is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English occupational name referring to a guardian of the hedged area or a person responsible for protecting farm enclosures.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English occupational name referring to a guardian of the hedged area or a person responsible for protecting farm enclosures.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Hayward

Very rare in US records

What does Hayward mean?

Hayward is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English occupational name referring to a guardian of the hedged area or a person responsible for protecting farm enclosures.".