Bailey vs Crosby

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 #1,202 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"village of the cross, farm by the cross"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Crosby Rank #1,202

Crosby is more popular, ranked #1202 vs #1270 for Bailey.

Is Bailey or Crosby more popular?

Crosby is more popular, ranked #1202 compared to Bailey at #1270 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Crosby mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Crosby means "village of the cross, farm by the cross" (Old Norse origin).

Are Bailey and Crosby boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Crosby is primarily a boy name.