Neil vs Kylen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #922 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"narrow, a strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Neil Rank #866

Kylen Rank #922

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #922 for Kylen.

Is Neil or Kylen more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Kylen at #922 in the United States.

What do Neil and Kylen mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Kylen means "narrow, a strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Neil and Kylen boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Kylen is primarily a boy name.