Grey vs Neil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grey

Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Grey Rank #878

Neil Rank #866

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #878 for Grey.

Is Grey or Neil more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Grey and Neil mean?

Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Grey and Neil boy or girl names?

Grey is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.