Neil vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

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Neil Rank #866

Harold Rank #991

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Neil or Harold more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Neil and Harold mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Neil and Harold boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.