Neil vs Stefan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #1,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

German Scandinavian Slavic Romanian Dutch

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Neil Rank #866

Stefan Rank #1,002

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #1002 for Stefan.

Is Neil or Stefan more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Stefan at #1002 in the United States.

What do Neil and Stefan mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Stefan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Neil and Stefan boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Stefan is primarily a boy name.