Devon vs Neil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devon

Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

English American Celtic

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Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Devon Rank #960

Neil Rank #866

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #960 for Devon.

Is Devon or Neil more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Devon and Neil mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Devon and Neil boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.