Neil vs Byron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

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Neil Rank #866

Byron Rank #884

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #884 for Byron.

Is Neil or Byron more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Byron at #884 in the United States.

What do Neil and Byron mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin).

Are Neil and Byron boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Byron is primarily a boy name.