Neville
Pronunciation: [ n-EHV-ihl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Neville first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,551 babies have been named Neville in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Neville is past its peak , currently ranked #16,286 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,286
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Neville
Neville is a boy name .
Is Neville a boy or girl name? Neville is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,286 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,861. Neville is more commonly used as a boy name.
Neville is currently ranked #16,286 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Neville include Nev, Nevi, Neviy, Neviie, Lle, Lley, Ney, Neie, and Nevkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Neville include Nevin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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