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BoyIrish

Neill

NEEL

Letters

5

Syllables

1

Origin

Irish

Total Births

1,834

Peak Year

#36 in 1950

First Recorded

1912

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

An Irish and Scottish variant of the Gaelic name Niall, meaning 'champion' or 'cloud.' It is a strong, traditional name with historical roots.

Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Neil Armstrong

    American astronaut and the first person to walk on the Moon.

  • Neil Young

    Canadian-American singer-songwriter and musician, a legendary figure in rock.

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

ResilientCourageousLoyalIndependent

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