Bailey vs Ross

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 #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Ross Rank #1,362

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Bailey or Ross more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Ross mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Bailey and Ross boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.