Bailey vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bailey

Boy #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Alder Rank #1,424

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

Is Bailey or Alder more popular?

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

What do Bailey and Alder mean?

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

Are Bailey and Alder boy or girl names?

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