Barney vs Bailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barney

Boy #15,251 Most Popular

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Boy #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

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Barney Rank #15,251

Bailey Rank #1,270

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #15251 for Barney.

Is Barney or Bailey more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Barney at #15251 in the United States.

What do Barney and Bailey mean?

Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin).

Are Barney and Bailey boy or girl names?

Barney is primarily a boy name. Bailey is primarily a boy name.