Bay Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Bay Name at a Glance

Name	Bay
Meaning	Variant of Bayard 'auburn-haired.'.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Bay Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Bay means “Variant of Bayard 'auburn-haired”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Bay Name Origin

Our database records Bay under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Bay a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Bay is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Bay

When considering Bay for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.