Neill

Q: How popular is the name Neill?

Neill is ranked #13873 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ n-EEL ]

Boy Name #13,873 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Neill is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-EEL.

Parents who love the name Neill often also consider Dreamer, Wasil, Finesse .

Popularity Over Time

#13,873

Current Rank

Peaked 1950 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #13,873
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Neil #866

Nicknames

Nei Ney Neiie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Neill Dylan

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Neill Carter

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Neill Dean

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Neill David

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Neill Aiden

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Neill Ethan

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Neill Ace

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Neill Cole

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Neill Asher

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Neill Chase

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Carim Boy Arabic Dreamer Boy English Dejan Boy South Slavic Finesse Boy French Wasil Boy Arabic Sufi tradition

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Frequently Asked Questions About Neill

Is Neill a boy or girl name?

Neill is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Neill?

Neill is pronounced n-EEL.

How popular is the name Neill?

Neill is currently ranked #13873 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Neill?

Common nicknames for Neill include Nei, Ney, and Neiie.

Is Neill a common or rare name?

Neill is an uncommon name, ranked #13873 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Neill

Neill is a boy name .

Neill is currently ranked #13,873 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Neill include Nei, Ney, and Neiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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