Harry vs Neil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Neil Rank #866

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Harry or Neil more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Harry and Neil mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Harry and Neil boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.