Bailey vs Kelvin

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 #1,084 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the River Kelvin, narrow river"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English British

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Kelvin Rank #1,084

Kelvin is more popular, ranked #1084 vs #1270 for Bailey.

Is Bailey or Kelvin more popular?

Kelvin is more popular, ranked #1084 compared to Bailey at #1270 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Kelvin mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Kelvin means "from the River Kelvin, narrow river" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Bailey and Kelvin boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Kelvin is primarily a boy name.