Bailey vs Harlow

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 #1,249 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"grey hill, army hill"

Origin: Old English har + hlaw

English American

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Harlow Rank #1,249

Harlow is more popular, ranked #1249 vs #1270 for Bailey.

Is Bailey or Harlow more popular?

Harlow is more popular, ranked #1249 compared to Bailey at #1270 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Harlow mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Harlow means "grey hill, army hill" (Old English har + hlaw origin).

Are Bailey and Harlow boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Harlow is primarily a boy name.