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Neil Meaning and Origin

Neil is Celtic given name meaning The name Neil is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word for "champion"..

Neil is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Neil is currently #765 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Neil are Neil Stynes, Neil Davidge.

Neil is a 4 letters name with 1 syllables.

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Neil name meaning

The name Neil is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word for "champion".

Neil name origin

Celtic

Name facts

4 letter name and 1 syllables

Popularity

Neil is ranked #765 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 100% of babies named Neil were boys

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Neil in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Neil in Canada

Celebrities named Neil

Neil Stynes (Baseball)
Neil Davidge ()

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Neil - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Neil?
The meaning of the name Neil is The name Neil is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word for "champion"..
What is the origin of the name Neil?
The origin of the name Neil is Celtic .
Is Neil a girl or boy name?
The name Neil is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 100.00% of babies called Neil were boys, 0.00% of babies called Neil were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Neil?
According to statistics, Neil is ranked 765th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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