#8632024 rank
1954peak year
100,556babies named Neil since 1880
▼ 34%5-year trend
Neil popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Neil mean?
From the Irish Niall, of disputed early meaning, traditionally given as 'champion' or 'cloud'. Long established in Ireland and Scotland; famous 20th-century bearers spread it abroad.
OriginIrish
Syllables1
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Neil
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Famous Neils
- Neil Armstrong, astronaut
- Neil Young, musician
Spellings & variants
NiallNigel
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