Hayward
HAY-word
Popularity
#11391
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
5,059
Peak Year
#95 in 1956
First Recorded
1884
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Hayward is an English surname and given name meaning 'hay ward' or 'hay keeper'.
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Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Hayward Morse
American geneticist
Hayward Nishimura
American astronomer
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