Byron vs Neil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Byron

Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Byron Rank #884

Neil Rank #866

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #884 for Byron.

Is Byron or Neil more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Byron at #884 in the United States.

What do Byron and Neil mean?

Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Byron and Neil boy or girl names?

Byron is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.