Ben vs Neil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Ben Rank #802

Neil Rank #866

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Ben or Neil more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Ben and Neil mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Ben and Neil boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.