Bailey vs Gordon

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 #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish English American

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Gordon Rank #1,090

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 vs #1270 for Bailey.

Is Bailey or Gordon more popular?

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 compared to Bailey at #1270 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Gordon mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Bailey and Gordon boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.