Bailey vs Elmer

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 #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Elmer Rank #1,169

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1270 for Bailey.

Is Bailey or Elmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Bailey at #1270 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Elmer mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Bailey and Elmer boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.