Bailey vs Duncan

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 #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Duncan Rank #1,104

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 vs #1270 for Bailey.

Is Bailey or Duncan more popular?

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 compared to Bailey at #1270 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Duncan mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Bailey and Duncan boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Duncan is primarily a boy name.