Neil vs Benedict

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #915 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-spoken"

Origin: Latin

English German Scandinavian Catholic

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Neil Rank #866

Benedict Rank #915

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #915 for Benedict.

Is Neil or Benedict more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Benedict at #915 in the United States.

What do Neil and Benedict mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Benedict means "well-spoken" (Latin origin).

Are Neil and Benedict boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Benedict is primarily a boy name.