Neil vs Mitchell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #906 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew

American British Australian Irish

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Neil Rank #866

Mitchell Rank #906

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #906 for Mitchell.

Is Neil or Mitchell more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Mitchell at #906 in the United States.

What do Neil and Mitchell mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Mitchell means "who is like God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Neil and Mitchell boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Mitchell is primarily a boy name.