Lochlan vs Neil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lochlan

Boy #774 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land of lochs, land of fjords"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Lochlan Rank #774

Neil Rank #866

Lochlan is more popular, ranked #774 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Lochlan or Neil more popular?

Lochlan is more popular, ranked #774 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Lochlan and Neil mean?

Lochlan means "land of lochs, land of fjords" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Lochlan and Neil boy or girl names?

Lochlan is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.