Bailey vs Palmer

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 #1,079 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pilgrim, palm branch bearer"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Palmer Rank #1,079

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 vs #1270 for Bailey.

Is Bailey or Palmer more popular?

Palmer is more popular, ranked #1079 compared to Bailey at #1270 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Palmer mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin).

Are Bailey and Palmer boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Palmer is primarily a boy name.