Gordon vs Bailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gordon

Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish English 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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Gordon Rank #1,090

Bailey Rank #1,270

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 vs #1270 for Bailey.

Is Gordon or Bailey more popular?

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 compared to Bailey at #1270 in the United States.

What do Gordon and Bailey mean?

Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin). Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin).

Are Gordon and Bailey boy or girl names?

Gordon is primarily a boy name. Bailey is primarily a boy name.