Kenny vs Bailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish 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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Kenny Rank #1,355

Bailey Rank #1,270

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1355 for Kenny.

Is Kenny or Bailey more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Kenny at #1355 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Bailey mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin).

Are Kenny and Bailey boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Bailey is primarily a boy name.