Bailey vs Jakob

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 #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Jakob Rank #1,123

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1270 for Bailey.

Is Bailey or Jakob more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Bailey at #1270 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Jakob mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bailey and Jakob boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.