Bailey vs Kelly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bailey

Girl #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortification wall"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Girl #867 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"frequenter of churches"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Australian English

23 High Risk

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Bailey Rank #182

Kelly Rank #867

Bailey is more popular, ranked #182 vs #867 for Kelly.

Is Bailey or Kelly more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Kelly at #867 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Kelly mean?

Bailey means "fortification wall" (Old French origin). Kelly means "frequenter of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bailey and Kelly boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a girl name. Kelly is primarily a girl name.