#9692024 rank
2022peak year
2,657babies named Neo since 1880
▲ +90%5-year trend
Neo popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Neo mean?
From Greek neos, 'new'. It also exists as a Tswana name meaning 'gift'. Its science-fiction hero boosted its modern appeal.
OriginGreek
Syllables1
Genderboy
Stylemodern, modern
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