Bailey vs Kit

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 #1,154 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure (short for Catherine)"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Kit Rank #1,154

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 vs #1270 for Bailey.

Is Bailey or Kit more popular?

Kit is more popular, ranked #1154 compared to Bailey at #1270 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Kit mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Kit means "pure (short for Catherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Bailey and Kit boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Kit is primarily a boy name.