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Lyric vs Bailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyric

Boy #1,365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the lyre, lyric poetry"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,365
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Kael Psalm Gerald Judd
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Popularity Comparison

Lyric Rank #1,365
Bailey Rank #1,270

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1365 for Lyric.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyric or Bailey more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Lyric at #1365 in the United States.

What do Lyric and Bailey mean?

Lyric means "of the lyre, lyric poetry" (Greek origin). Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin).

Are Lyric and Bailey boy or girl names?

Lyric is primarily a boy name. Bailey is primarily a boy name.

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