Neff
Pronunciation: [ n-EHF ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,436
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Neff
Neff is a boy name .
Neff is currently ranked #20,436 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Neff include Neftali . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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