Bailey vs Achilles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bailey

Boy #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

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Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

Greek English American Italian

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Achilles Rank #1,223

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

Is Bailey or Achilles more popular?

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

What do Bailey and Achilles mean?

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

Are Bailey and Achilles boy or girl names?

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