Mitchell vs Neil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mitchell

Boy #906 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew

American British Australian Irish

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Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Mitchell Rank #906

Neil Rank #866

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #906 for Mitchell.

Is Mitchell or Neil more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Mitchell at #906 in the United States.

What do Mitchell and Neil mean?

Mitchell means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Mitchell and Neil boy or girl names?

Mitchell is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.