Neale

Pronunciation: [ n-EEL ]

Neale is a boy baby name. Ranked #38,392 in the US, popular nicknames include Nea, Ney, and Neaie.

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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Neale is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-EEL.

Parents who love the name Neale often also consider Linville, Ld, Angeline .

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Historical Record

Neale first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.

Over 365 babies have been named Neale in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Neale is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,392 for boy names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#38,392
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#38,392
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Neal #2000

Nicknames

Nea Ney Neaie

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Neale is also used as a girl name, ranked #63342.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Neale

Is Neale a boy or girl name?
Neale is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #38392. As a girl name, it is ranked #63342. Neale is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Neale?
Neale is pronounced n-EEL.
How popular is the name Neale?
Neale is currently ranked #38392 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Neale?
Common nicknames for Neale include Nea, Ney, and Neaie.
Is Neale a common or rare name?
Neale is an uncommon name, ranked #38392 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Neale?
Neale pairs well with Linville, Ld, Angeline, Ruskin in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Neale?
Related spellings include Neal.

About the Name Neale

Neale is a boy name .

Is Neale a boy or girl name? Neale is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,392 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #63,342. Neale is more commonly used as a boy name.

Neale is currently ranked #38,392 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Neale include Nea, Ney, and Neaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Neale include Neal . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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