Bailey vs Percy

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 #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Percy Rank #1,256

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 vs #1270 for Bailey.

Is Bailey or Percy more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Bailey at #1270 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Percy mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Bailey and Percy boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.