Neil vs Quentin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fifth, born fifth"

Origin: Latin

French English American

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Neil Rank #866

Quentin Rank #789

Quentin is more popular, ranked #789 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Neil or Quentin more popular?

Quentin is more popular, ranked #789 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Neil and Quentin mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Quentin means "fifth, born fifth" (Latin origin).

Are Neil and Quentin boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Quentin is primarily a boy name.