The nameNeil
Neil is a boy's name of Irish origin. It has been given in France since the late 1950s.
- Boy's name
- Irish and Scottish
Meaning
Neil comes from the Irish Niall, of debated meaning, often translated as "champion".
Origin
Irish and Scottish. Niall of the Nine Hostages is a legendary king of Ireland.
History
Neil has been given steadily in France since the 1990s, with a peak in the late 2000s.
Famous people named Neil
- Neil Armstrong, American astronaut
- Neil Young, Canadian singer
Popularity of the name Neil
Neil in France
Neil was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 930 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Neil. Its rise began around 1979, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Neil in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 77 births a year on average, against 95 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Neil in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Neil mean?
Neil comes from the Irish Niall, of debated meaning, often translated as "champion".
What is the origin of the name Neil?
Irish and Scottish. Niall of the Nine Hostages is a legendary king of Ireland.
Is Neil a girl's or a boy's name?
Neil is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Neil?
Variants and related names of Neil include Nigel.
Who are famous people named Neil?
Neil Armstrong, American astronaut; Neil Young, Canadian singer.