Jones vs Neil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jones

Boy #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Jones Rank #849

Neil Rank #866

Jones is more popular, ranked #849 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Jones or Neil more popular?

Jones is more popular, ranked #849 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Jones and Neil mean?

Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Jones and Neil boy or girl names?

Jones is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.