Neal
neel
Popularity
#2002
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Irish
Total Births
55,217
Peak Year
#1,223 in 1959
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Neal is a name with Irish and Celtic origins, derived from 'Niall', meaning 'champion' or 'cloud'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Neal Adams
American comic book artist and advocate
Neal Cassady
American Beat Generation icon and writer
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