Monroe vs Bailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Monroe

Boy #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish 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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Monroe Rank #1,282

Bailey Rank #1,270

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1282 for Monroe.

Is Monroe or Bailey more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Monroe at #1282 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Bailey mean?

Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin).

Are Monroe and Bailey boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a boy name. Bailey is primarily a boy name.