Bailey vs Payton

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
Payton Rank #381

Bailey is more popular, ranked #182 vs #381 for Payton.

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

Payton ___

  • Payton Grace
  • Payton Ann
  • Payton Marie
  • Payton Rose
  • Payton Leigh
  • Payton Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bailey

Brooke Riley Chase Parker Avery

If you choose Payton

Taylor Jordan Riley Bailey Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bailey or Payton more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Payton at #381 in the United States.

What do Bailey and Payton mean?

Bailey means "fortification wall" (Old French origin). Payton means "Paega's town, farmstead settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Bailey and Payton boy or girl names?

Bailey is primarily a girl name. Payton is primarily a girl name.

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