Bailey vs Foster

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 #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Foster Rank #1,077

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #1270 for Bailey.

Is Bailey or Foster more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Bailey at #1270 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Foster mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin).

Are Bailey and Foster boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Foster is primarily a boy name.