Girl name guide

Bailey name meaning, origin and style

Bailey is a English occupational surname name commonly associated with bailiff; steward.

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.