Gender: Male
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Champion, Blue, Like a Horn, Acquirer, Earner
Pronunciation: neel, /niːl/, N IY L
Popularity Rank: #1,287
Derived from the Gaelic name Niall, meaning 'champion' or 'cloud'. It is a popular name in Ireland and Scotland.
The name Neil is of Irish origin and means Champion, Blue, Like a Horn, Acquirer, Earner. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Neil is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, and 87 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: neel
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /niːl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N IY L
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Neil is recorded 51,500 times globally, ranking it as the 1,287th most common name worldwide.
Neil is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 28,786 occurrences, making it the 72th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Neil is found among 1 in every 19 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #72 | 1 : 19 |
| United States of America | #663 | 1 : 231 |
| South Africa | #631 | 1 : 704 |
| Canada | #253 | 1 : 170 |
| Ireland | #184 | 1 : 55 |
| France | #2,597 | 1 : 2,148 |
| Saudi Arabia | #4,589 | 1 : 4,853 |
| Colombia | #2,416 | 1 : 2,186 |
| Peru | #1,466 | 1 : 1,711 |
| Philippines | #256 | 1 : 570 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Neil from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 9, 2024 01:19 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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