Neil

Boy

Origin: Irish · Scottish Gaelic

Meaning

“champion cloud”

Source

Cultural Notes

Neil is the anglicised form of the Irish Niall and became especially popular in the mid-twentieth century in Britain and America.

Popularity

Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1960s
Community likes: 5

Famous People Named Neil

  • Neil Armstrong, Neil Young, Neil Diamond

Variants & Spellings

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