Neil vs Neely

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Girl #5,554 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"champion"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Neil Rank #866

Neely Rank #5,554

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #5554 for Neely.

Is Neil or Neely more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Neely at #5554 in the United States.

What do Neil and Neely mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Neely means "champion" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Neil and Neely boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Neely is primarily a girl name.