Bailey vs Kendall

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 #1,232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"valley of the River Kent"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Kendall Rank #1,232

Kendall is more popular, ranked #1232 vs #1270 for Bailey.

Is Bailey or Kendall more popular?

Kendall is more popular, ranked #1232 compared to Bailey at #1270 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Kendall mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Kendall means "valley of the River Kent" (Old English origin).

Are Bailey and Kendall boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Kendall is primarily a boy name.