Neil vs Colten

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Neil Rank #866

Colten Rank #899

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #899 for Colten.

Is Neil or Colten more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Colten at #899 in the United States.

What do Neil and Colten mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Neil and Colten boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Colten is primarily a boy name.