Neil vs Devon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

English American Celtic

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Neil Rank #866

Devon Rank #960

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #960 for Devon.

Is Neil or Devon more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Neil and Devon mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin).

Are Neil and Devon boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Devon is primarily a boy name.