Bailey vs Hattie

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bailey Rank #182
Hattie Rank #382

Bailey is more popular, ranked #182 vs #382 for Hattie.

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

Hattie ___

  • Hattie Mae
  • Hattie Pearl
  • Hattie Belle
  • Hattie Lou
  • Hattie Grace
  • Hattie Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bailey

Brooke Riley Chase Parker Avery

If you choose Hattie

Millie Nellie Bertie Arthur Walter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bailey or Hattie more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Hattie at #382 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Hattie mean?

Bailey means "fortification wall" (Old French origin). Hattie means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Bailey and Hattie boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a girl name. Hattie is primarily a girl name.

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