Neil vs Nils

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #4,894 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

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Neil Rank #866

Nils Rank #4,894

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #4894 for Nils.

Is Neil or Nils more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Nils at #4894 in the United States.

What do Neil and Nils mean?

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

Are Neil and Nils boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Nils is primarily a boy name.