Alder vs Bailey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,424
Total SSA Count
129
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al, Aldie

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Bailey

Girl #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortification wall"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#182
Total SSA Count
1,644
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bay, Bail

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alder Rank #1,424
Bailey Rank #182

Bailey is more popular, ranked #182 vs #1424 for Alder.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alder ___

  • Alder James
  • Alder Stone
  • Alder River
  • Alder Fox
  • Alder Wolf
  • Alder Reed

Bailey ___

  • Bailey Mae
  • Bailey Jo
  • Bailey Rose
  • Bailey Grace
  • Bailey Anne
  • Bailey Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alder

Birch Ash Rowan Cedar Juniper

If you choose Bailey

Brooke Riley Chase Parker Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alder or Bailey more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Alder and Bailey mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Bailey means "fortification wall" (Old French origin).

Are Alder and Bailey boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Bailey is primarily a girl name.

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