Bailey vs Wiley

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 #1,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, crafty"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Bailey Rank #1,270

Wiley Rank #1,162

Wiley is more popular, ranked #1162 vs #1270 for Bailey.

Is Bailey or Wiley more popular?

Wiley is more popular, ranked #1162 compared to Bailey at #1270 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Wiley mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin). Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin).

Are Bailey and Wiley boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a boy name. Wiley is primarily a boy name.