Bailey vs Ripley

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 #1,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strip-shaped clearing in woodland"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Ripley Rank #1,402

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1402 for Ripley.

Is Bailey or Ripley more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Ripley at #1402 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Ripley mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Ripley means "strip-shaped clearing in woodland" (Old English origin).

Are Bailey and Ripley boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Ripley is primarily a boy name.