Neil vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Neil Rank #866

Jerry Rank #868

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Neil or Jerry more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Neil and Jerry mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Neil and Jerry boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.