Bailey vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bailey

Boy #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Irish English American Australian

12 High Risk

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Barry Rank #1,421

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Bailey or Barry more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Barry mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Bailey and Barry boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.