Brett vs Neil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brett

Boy #1,061 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, person from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/Old French

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Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Brett Rank #1,061

Neil Rank #866

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #1061 for Brett.

Is Brett or Neil more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Brett at #1061 in the United States.

What do Brett and Neil mean?

Brett means "a Breton, person from Brittany" (Celtic/Old French origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Brett and Neil boy or girl names?

Brett is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.