Benny vs Neil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benny

Boy #892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"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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Benny Rank #892

Neil Rank #866

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #892 for Benny.

Is Benny or Neil more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Benny at #892 in the United States.

What do Benny and Neil mean?

Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Benny and Neil boy or girl names?

Benny is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.