Kelly vs Bailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kelly

Girl #867 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"frequenter of churches"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Australian English

23 High Risk

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Girl #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortification wall"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Kelly Rank #867

Bailey Rank #182

Bailey is more popular, ranked #182 vs #867 for Kelly.

Is Kelly or Bailey more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Kelly at #867 in the United States.

What do Kelly and Bailey mean?

Kelly means "frequenter of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin). Bailey means "fortification wall" (Old French origin).

Are Kelly and Bailey boy or girl names?

Kelly is primarily a girl name. Bailey is primarily a girl name.