Nils vs Neil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nils

Boy #4,894 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

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Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Nils Rank #4,894

Neil Rank #866

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

Is Nils or Neil more popular?

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

What do Nils and Neil mean?

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

Are Nils and Neil boy or girl names?

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