Bailey vs Madison

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
Madison Rank #46

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 vs #182 for Bailey.

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

Madison ___

  • Madison Grace
  • Madison Ann
  • Madison Rose
  • Madison Claire
  • Madison Marie
  • Madison Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bailey

Brooke Riley Chase Parker Avery

If you choose Madison

Olivia Emma Avery Logan Jackson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bailey or Madison more popular?

Madison is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Bailey at #182 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Madison mean?

Bailey means "fortification wall" (Old French origin). Madison means "son of Maud, son of Matthew" (English origin).

Are Bailey and Madison boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a girl name. Madison is primarily a girl name.

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