Alder vs Bailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Boy #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

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Alder Rank #1,424

Bailey Rank #1,270

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1424 for Alder.

Is Alder or Bailey more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Alder and Bailey mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin).

Are Alder and Bailey boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Bailey is primarily a boy name.