The name Bailey comes from a surname, which has various origins and meanings:
1. From an occupational surname, which is derived from the Old French word meaning "bailiff, guardian".
2. From a surname, belonging to a person who lived near a bailey (a city fortification).
3. From a place name (Bailey in Lancashire, England), meaning "berry wood" in Old English.
Famous bearers
Bearers of the surname include Pearl Bailey (1918 - 1990), an American singer and actress;
George W. Bailey (born 1945), an American actor;
Eion Bailey (born 1976), an American actor.
