Neil vs Kolson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #801 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: English

American English

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Neil Rank #866

Kolson Rank #801

Kolson is more popular, ranked #801 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Neil or Kolson more popular?

Kolson is more popular, ranked #801 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Kolson mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Kolson means "son of Cole" (English origin).

Are Neil and Kolson boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Kolson is primarily a boy name.