Neil vs Leonard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Neil Rank #866

Leonard Rank #674

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Neil or Leonard more popular?

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Leonard mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin).

Are Neil and Leonard boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Leonard is primarily a boy name.