Neil vs Nikolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #726 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Neil Rank #866

Nikolas Rank #726

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Neil or Nikolas more popular?

Nikolas is more popular, ranked #726 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Nikolas mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Nikolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Neil and Nikolas boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Nikolas is primarily a boy name.