Kelvin vs Bailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kelvin

Boy #1,084 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the River Kelvin, narrow river"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English British

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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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Kelvin Rank #1,084

Bailey Rank #1,270

Kelvin is more popular, ranked #1084 vs #1270 for Bailey.

Is Kelvin or Bailey more popular?

Kelvin is more popular, ranked #1084 compared to Bailey at #1270 in the United States.

What do Kelvin and Bailey mean?

Kelvin means "from the River Kelvin, narrow river" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin).

Are Kelvin and Bailey boy or girl names?

Kelvin is primarily a boy name. Bailey is primarily a boy name.