Bailey vs Cailey

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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Girl #5,410 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, graceful"

Origin: Old Irish

American Irish-American English

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Cailey Rank #5,410

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #5410 for Cailey.

Is Bailey or Cailey more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Cailey at #5410 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Cailey mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Cailey means "slender, graceful" (Old Irish origin).

Are Bailey and Cailey boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Cailey is primarily a girl name.