Neel
Meaning
"blue, sapphire"
Origin: Sanskrit
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,856
- Total SSA Count
- 87
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Moderate
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"blue, sapphire"
Origin: Sanskrit
"capable, able, competent"
Origin: Sanskrit
Neel is more popular, ranked #1856 vs #2039 for Samarth.
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Neel is more popular, ranked #1856 compared to Samarth at #2039 in the United States.
Neel means "blue, sapphire" (Sanskrit origin). Samarth means "capable, able, competent" (Sanskrit origin).
Neel is primarily a boy name. Samarth is primarily a boy name.