Bailey vs Kye

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 #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Welsh Australian American

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Kye Rank #1,197

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 vs #1270 for Bailey.

Is Bailey or Kye more popular?

Kye is more popular, ranked #1197 compared to Bailey at #1270 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Kye mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Bailey and Kye boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.