Bailey vs Kole

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
Kole Rank #1,201

Bailey is more popular, ranked #182 vs #1201 for Kole.

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

Kole ___

  • Kole James
  • Kole Thomas
  • Kole Henry
  • Kole William
  • Kole Alexander
  • Kole Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bailey

Brooke Riley Chase Parker Avery

If you choose Kole

Beau Chase Jace Brielle Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bailey or Kole more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Kole at #1201 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Kole mean?

Bailey means "fortification wall" (Old French origin). Kole means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Bailey and Kole boy or girl names?

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

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