Bailey vs Eliot

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 #1,377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek Elias

English American French

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Eliot Rank #1,377

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1377 for Eliot.

Is Bailey or Eliot more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Eliot at #1377 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Eliot mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Eliot means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Greek Elias origin).

Are Bailey and Eliot boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Eliot is primarily a boy name.