Neil vs Eiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fire (from the sun god Aodh)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish

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Neil Rank #866

Eiden Rank #807

Eiden is more popular, ranked #807 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Neil or Eiden more popular?

Eiden is more popular, ranked #807 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Eiden mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Eiden means "fire (from the sun god Aodh)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Neil and Eiden boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Eiden is primarily a boy name.