Duncan vs Bailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duncan

Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

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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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Duncan Rank #1,104

Bailey Rank #1,270

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 vs #1270 for Bailey.

Is Duncan or Bailey more popular?

Duncan is more popular, ranked #1104 compared to Bailey at #1270 in the United States.

What do Duncan and Bailey mean?

Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin).

Are Duncan and Bailey boy or girl names?

Duncan is primarily a boy name. Bailey is primarily a boy name.