Neil vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Neil Rank #866

Alec Rank #880

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Neil or Alec more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Neil and Alec mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Neil and Alec boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.