Neil vs Enoch

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dedicated, initiated"

Origin: Hebrew Chanokh

Jewish Christian English African-American

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Neil Rank #866

Enoch Rank #719

Enoch is more popular, ranked #719 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Neil or Enoch more popular?

Enoch is more popular, ranked #719 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Enoch mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Enoch means "dedicated, initiated" (Hebrew Chanokh origin).

Are Neil and Enoch boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Enoch is primarily a boy name.