Bailey vs Darrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,470
Total SSA Count
123
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, Dell

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Popularity Comparison

Bailey Rank #182
Darrell Rank #1,470

Bailey is more popular, ranked #182 vs #1470 for Darrell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bailey ___

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

Darrell ___

  • Darrell James
  • Darrell Lee
  • Darrell Wayne
  • Darrell Keith
  • Darrell Eugene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bailey

Brooke Riley Chase Parker Avery

If you choose Darrell

Duane Kevin Renee Denise Darnell

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bailey or Darrell more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Darrell at #1470 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Darrell mean?

Bailey means "fortification wall" (Old French origin). Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin).

Are Bailey and Darrell boy or girl names?

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

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