Neo
Meaning
"new"
Origin: Greek neos
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #972
- Total SSA Count
- 232
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"new"
Origin: Greek neos
"courageous heart"
Origin: Aramaic
Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 vs #972 for Neo.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
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Thaddeus is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Neo at #972 in the United States.
Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin). Thaddeus means "courageous heart" (Aramaic origin).
Neo is primarily a boy name. Thaddeus is primarily a boy name.