What does the name Neal mean?

The name Neal means "Champion".

What is the origin of the name Neal?

Neal is a name of Gaelic origin.

In 2023, 77 babies were named Neal in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Neal is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 77 ↘

All-Time Total: 53,770

Peak Year: 1959

Neal is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name Niall, meaning "champion" or "cloud."

Boy names closely related to Neal

Eric Aydin Jason Edward David Guy Geoffrey Eugene

Girl names closely related to Neal

Yara Zara Lisa Dana Alia Kaylah Leena Anneliese

Names with similar meaning to Neal

Neil Nigel

Births per year in the United States

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