Neil vs Forest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Neil Rank #866

Forest Rank #725

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Neil or Forest more popular?

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Forest mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Neil and Forest boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.