Bobby vs Bailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bobby

Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

English American Irish

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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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Bobby Rank #1,126

Bailey Rank #1,270

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 vs #1270 for Bailey.

Is Bobby or Bailey more popular?

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 compared to Bailey at #1270 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Bailey mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin).

Are Bobby and Bailey boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Bailey is primarily a boy name.