Neil vs Elisha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Neil Rank #866

Elisha Rank #851

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Neil or Elisha more popular?

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Elisha mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Neil and Elisha boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Elisha is primarily a boy name.