Bailey vs Monroe

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 #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Monroe Rank #1,282

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1282 for Monroe.

Is Bailey or Monroe more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Monroe at #1282 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Monroe mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Bailey and Monroe boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Monroe is primarily a boy name.