Bailey vs Anson

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 #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

English American Chinese-American

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Anson Rank #1,396

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Bailey or Anson more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Anson mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Bailey and Anson boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.