Neil vs Eider

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #1,022 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the Eider river"

Origin: Germanic/Nordic

Basque German Scandinavian

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Neil Rank #866

Eider Rank #1,022

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #1022 for Eider.

Is Neil or Eider more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Eider at #1022 in the United States.

What do Neil and Eider mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Eider means "from the Eider river" (Germanic/Nordic origin).

Are Neil and Eider boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Eider is primarily a boy name.