Bailey vs Gerald

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 #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1270 for Bailey.

Is Bailey or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Bailey at #1270 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Gerald mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Bailey and Gerald boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.