Neil vs Conor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds, hound-desiring"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English American

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Neil Rank #866

Conor Rank #709

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Neil or Conor more popular?

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Conor mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin).

Are Neil and Conor boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Conor is primarily a boy name.