Jefferson vs Neil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Jefferson Rank #711

Neil Rank #866

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Jefferson or Neil more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Neil mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Jefferson and Neil boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.