Dale vs Bailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dale

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Dale Rank #1,309

Bailey Rank #1,270

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1309 for Dale.

Is Dale or Bailey more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Dale at #1309 in the United States.

What do Dale and Bailey mean?

Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin).

Are Dale and Bailey boy or girl names?

Dale is primarily a boy name. Bailey is primarily a boy name.