Neil vs Emory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Neil Rank #866

Emory Rank #886

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #886 for Emory.

Is Neil or Emory more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Emory at #886 in the United States.

What do Neil and Emory mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Neil and Emory boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a boy name.