Neil vs Legacy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #956 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"inheritance, bequest"

Origin: Latin

American African-American English

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Neil Rank #866

Legacy Rank #956

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #956 for Legacy.

Is Neil or Legacy more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Legacy at #956 in the United States.

What do Neil and Legacy mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Legacy means "inheritance, bequest" (Latin origin).

Are Neil and Legacy boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Legacy is primarily a boy name.