Bailey vs Darrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bailey

Boy #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,270
Total SSA Count: 155
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Psalm West Zakari Tymir

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Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,470
Total SSA Count: 123
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Bailey Rank #1,270

Darrell Rank #1,470

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1470 for Darrell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bailey or Darrell more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Darrell at #1470 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Darrell mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Bailey and Darrell boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Darrell is primarily a boy name.

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