Neil vs Bode

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

American Scandinavian German

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Neil Rank #866

Bode Rank #805

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Neil or Bode more popular?

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Bode mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin).

Are Neil and Bode boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Bode is primarily a boy name.