Neil
NEEL
Popularity
#863
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Irish
Total Births
104,966
Peak Year
#1,964 in 1954
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name Niall, meaning 'champion' or 'cloud.'
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Neil Armstrong
American astronaut, first man on the moon
Neil Gaiman
English author of fantasy and science fiction
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