Girl name guide

Bailey name meaning, origin and style

Bailey name meaning: bailiff; steward. Explore its origin, pronunciation and related names below.

Origin
English occupational surname
Meaning
bailiff; steward
Say it
BAY-lee

Choosing Bailey

A friendly surname name used across genders, with an easy and familiar sound.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.

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