Neil vs Jones

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Neil Rank #866

Jones Rank #849

Jones is more popular, ranked #849 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Neil or Jones more popular?

Jones is more popular, ranked #849 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Jones mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin).

Are Neil and Jones boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Jones is primarily a boy name.