Neil vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

American English

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Neil Rank #866

Edison Rank #828

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Neil or Edison more popular?

Edison is more popular, ranked #828 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Edison mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Neil and Edison boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.