Bailey vs Benton

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 #1,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the bent grass farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Benton Rank #1,310

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1310 for Benton.

Is Bailey or Benton more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Benton mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Bailey and Benton boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Benton is primarily a boy name.