Oneil
Pronunciation: [ ohn-EEL ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Oneil first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,009 babies have been named Oneil in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Oneil is past its peak , currently ranked #12,528 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,528
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Oneil
Oneil is a boy name .
Is Oneil a boy or girl name? Oneil is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,528 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,297. Oneil is more commonly used as a boy name.
Oneil is currently ranked #12,528 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Oneil include One, Ony, Onie, and Onekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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