Neil vs Evander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #773 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"good man, strong man"

Origin: Greek

Scottish American Ancient Roman

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Neil Rank #866

Evander Rank #773

Evander is more popular, ranked #773 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Neil or Evander more popular?

Evander is more popular, ranked #773 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Evander mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Evander means "good man, strong man" (Greek origin).

Are Neil and Evander boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Evander is primarily a boy name.