Neil vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Neil Rank #866

Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Neil or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Harry mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Neil and Harry boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.