Neil vs Cason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the marsh dwellers"

Origin: English/Scottish (via Carson)

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Neil Rank #866

Cason Rank #859

Cason is more popular, ranked #859 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Neil or Cason more popular?

Cason is more popular, ranked #859 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Cason mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Cason means "son of the marsh dwellers" (English/Scottish (via Carson) origin).

Are Neil and Cason boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Cason is primarily a boy name.