Neil vs Ferry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Dutch Frisian German

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Neil Rank #866

Ferry Rank #32,658

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Neil or Ferry more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Neil and Ferry mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are Neil and Ferry boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Ferry is primarily a boy name.