Neil vs Lachlan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land of lakes"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Australian Irish

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Neil Rank #866

Lachlan Rank #692

Lachlan is more popular, ranked #692 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Neil or Lachlan more popular?

Lachlan is more popular, ranked #692 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Lachlan mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Lachlan means "land of lakes" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Neil and Lachlan boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Lachlan is primarily a boy name.