What does the name Neil mean?

The first name Neil means “champion”.

Is Neil a girls' or boys' name?

Neil is a masculine first name (a boys' name).

Neil is a relatively uncommon first name.

Boy

“champion”

Origin: Celtic
Syllables: 1
Popularity: 42 of 100Uncommon
Famous bearers: Neil Armstrong Neil Gaiman Neil deGrasse Tyson Neil Young Neil Patrick Harris Neil Diamond Neil Simon Neil Postman Neil Robertson Neil Sedaka

Neil is a masculine first name meaning “champion”, with roots in Celtic. The name has 1 syllables. It is relatively uncommon.

What does the name Neil mean?: The first name Neil means “champion”.
Where does the name Neil come from?: Neil has its roots in Celtic.
Is Neil a girls' or boys' name?: Neil is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
How popular is Neil?: Neil is a relatively uncommon first name.

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