The nameNéo
Néo is a short boy's name of Greek origin meaning "new". It appeared in France in 2000.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Néo comes from the Greek neos, "new, young".
Origin
Greek. Neo is the hero of The Matrix, released in 1999, just before the name appeared in France.
History
Néo appeared in 2000, grew quickly and peaked in the late 2010s.
Popularity of the name Néo
Néo in France
Néo was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,670 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Néo. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Néo in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 153 births a year on average, against 193 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Néo mean?
Néo comes from the Greek neos, "new, young".
What is the origin of the name Néo?
Greek. Neo is the hero of The Matrix, released in 1999, just before the name appeared in France.
Is Néo a girl's or a boy's name?
Néo is a boy's name.