Achilles vs Bailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Achilles

Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

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Achilles Rank #1,223

Bailey Rank #1,270

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 vs #1270 for Bailey.

Is Achilles or Bailey more popular?

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 compared to Bailey at #1270 in the United States.

What do Achilles and Bailey mean?

Achilles means "he who causes distress" (Greek origin). Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin).

Are Achilles and Bailey boy or girl names?

Achilles is primarily a boy name. Bailey is primarily a boy name.