Neal
Pronunciation: [ n-EEL ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Neal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 67 babies have been named Neal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Neal is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,566 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,566
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Neal
Neal is a girl name .
Is Neal a boy or girl name? Neal is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,566 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,000. Neal is more commonly used as a boy name.
Neal is currently ranked #70,566 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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