Bailey vs Milton

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 #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Milton Rank #1,429

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1429 for Milton.

Is Bailey or Milton more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Milton at #1429 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Milton mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin).

Are Bailey and Milton boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Milton is primarily a boy name.