Loyal vs Neil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Loyal

Boy #879 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faithful, devoted"

Origin: English/Old French

American English

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Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Loyal Rank #879

Neil Rank #866

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #879 for Loyal.

Is Loyal or Neil more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Loyal at #879 in the United States.

What do Loyal and Neil mean?

Loyal means "faithful, devoted" (English/Old French origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Loyal and Neil boy or girl names?

Loyal is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.