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Neil name meaning
First Name
103k
in the U.S.
since 1880
103k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
10k
in the U.S.
in 2010
10k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Neil mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Neil
User Submitted Origins
English
34%
Indian (Sanskrit)
34%
Scottish
24%
Irish
6%
Filipino (Philippines)
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- 5 people from the United States and Singapore agree the name Neil is of Irish origin and means "Champion".
- According to a user from India, the name Neil is of Celtic origin and means "champion in celtic, gaelic and Irish languages".
- A submission from India says the name Neil means "Champion, blue, like a horn" and is of Hindi origin.
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Neil is of Scottish origin and means "Champion. Derived from the Scottish surname Neill. The clan later split to form the MacNeil and O'Neil clans".
- A submission from Georgia, U.S. says the name Neil means "Father of moon".
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Neil means "Show off".
- A user from Canada says the name Neil is of English origin and means "Strength".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
Anglicized form of Goidelic Niall.
- A male given name from Irish.
- A surname derived from the given name.
Neil was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano
Notable Persons Named Neil
Notable Persons Named Neil
Neil Gorsuch
Neil Gorsuch is a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and Judge of theUnited States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Neil was born on August 29th, 1967 in Denver.
Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong is a naval aviation and test pilot. He holds the title That's one small step for [a] man and one giant leap for mankind".
Neil Young
Neil Young is a rock music, folk music, and country music musician. He plays Guitar, Harmonica, Piano, Old Black, Martin D-45, Neil Young, Gretsch White Falcon, and Vocals. His ongoing career started in 1960. Neil was given the name Neil Percival Young on November 12th, 1945 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Neil is also known as Bernard Shakey, Phil Perspective, Shakey Deal, Clyde Coil, Ol' Neil, Joe Canuck, Joe Yankee, Marc Lynch, and Pinecone Young.
Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman is a fantasy, horror, science fiction, and dark fantasy novelist, graphic novelist, screenwriter, and graphic novel. He has had major accomplishments since 1980. Neil was given the name Neil Richard Gaiman on November 10th, 1960 in Portchester, Hampshire, England.
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson is a scientist in the fields of astrophysics, physical cosmology, and science communication. Neil was born on October 5th, 1958 in Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris is an actor, producer, singer, comedian, magician, and television host. He was most active from 1988 to present. Neil was born on June 15th, 1973 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
- Neil DiamondMusician
- Trace CyrusVocalist
- Neil TaylorSoccer Player
- Neil FlynnActor
- Neil SedakaMusician
- Neil Nitin MukeshFilm Actor
- Genesis Breyer P-OrridgeMusician
- Neil CicieregaComedian
- Neil RobertsonSnooker World Champion
- Neil BushBusinessperson
- Neil FinnMusician
- Neil TennantMusician
- Neil StraussWriter
- Neil CavutoTv Anchor
Notable Persons With the Last Name Neil
Notable Persons With the Last Name Neil
Vince Neil
Vince Neil is a heavy metal music, hard rock, and glam metal musician. He was most active from 1981 to present. Vince was given the name Vincent Neil Wharton on February 8th, 1961.
Andrew Neil
Andrew Neil is a bbc television presenter, journalist, chairman: press holdings, bbc, press holdings, bbctelevision presenter, and chairman:press holdings. Andrew was given the name Andrew Ferguson Neil on May 21st, 1949 in Paisley.
Simon Neil
Simon Neil is an alternative rock and post-hardcore singing, songwriter, and record producer. He plays Human voice, Guitar, Bass guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Sitar, Piano, Saxophone, Harmonica, Melodica, Mellotron, and Synthesizer. He has been prominent since 1995. Simon was given the name Simon Alexander Neil on August 31st, 1979 in Irvine, North Ayrshire.
Eleanor Coppola
Eleanor Coppola is a filmmaker, artist, and writer. She has had major accomplishments since 1963. Eleanor was given the name Eleanor Jessie Neil on May 4th, 1936 in Los Angeles.
Steven M. Neil
Steven M. Neil is an executive officer and business executive.
Alex Neil
Alex Neil is an athlete for the Norwich City F.C., Dunfermline Athletic F.C., Airdrieonians F.C. (1878), Barnsley F.C., Mansfield Town F.C., and Hamilton Academical F.C. Alex was born on June 9th, 1981 in Bellshill, Scotland.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Neil | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 80.09% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 13.68% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.15% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.46% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.12% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.49% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Neil
People with the last name Neil are most frequently White or African American