Bailey vs Kip

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 #1,457 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pointed hill"

Origin: Middle English

English American Dutch

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Kip Rank #1,457

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1457 for Kip.

Is Bailey or Kip more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Kip at #1457 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Kip mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Kip means "pointed hill" (Middle English origin).

Are Bailey and Kip boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Kip is primarily a boy name.