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Baylee

♂ Boy

Pronounced BAY-lee /ˈbeɪ.li/High

Meaning: A spelling of Bailey — variously 'a bailiff/steward' (from the Old French bailli) and 'the outer castle wall'; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A bailiff; the outer castle wall: Baylee spells Bailey. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Bailey — variously 'a bailiff/steward' (from the Old French bailli) and 'the outer castle wall'; used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9064 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 662

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719952024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Baylee is a spelling of Bailey — variously 'a bailiff/steward' (from the Old French bailli) and 'the outer castle wall' (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'BAY-lee').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Bailey. Rare in this form, a-bailiff at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Bailey is variously 'a bailiff/steward' and 'the outer castle wall' — Baylee is a spelling, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'BAY-lee').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Bailey — unisex; routes layered

Variations

BaileyBaileeBaylie

Nicknames

Bay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Baylee mean?

Baylee spells Bailey — variously 'a bailiff/steward' and 'the outer castle wall'; used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Baylee?

It's said BAY-lee /be.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Baylee a boy or girl name?

Baylee is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Baylee?

Baylee is a very rare boys' spelling in the U.S.

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