Neil vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Neil Rank #866

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Neil or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Jefferson mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Neil and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.