Bailey vs Linus

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 #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

Scandinavian German English American Finnish

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Linus Rank #1,423

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Bailey or Linus more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Linus mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Bailey and Linus boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.