Bailey
Meaning
"fortification wall"
Origin: Old French
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #182
- Total SSA Count
- 1,644
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Bay, Bail
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"fortification wall"
Origin: Old French
"alive, lively"
Origin: Latin (vivianus)
Vivian is more popular, ranked #77 vs #182 for Bailey.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Vivian is more popular, ranked #77 compared to Bailey at #182 in the United States.
Bailey means "fortification wall" (Old French origin). Vivian means "alive, lively" (Latin (vivianus) origin).
Bailey is primarily a girl name. Vivian is primarily a girl name.