Allan vs Neil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allan

Boy #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Scottish English French American

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Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Allan Rank #854

Neil Rank #866

Allan is more popular, ranked #854 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Allan or Neil more popular?

Allan is more popular, ranked #854 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Allan and Neil mean?

Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Allan and Neil boy or girl names?

Allan is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.