Neil
Boy name · Sanskrit · pronounced NEEL
Verified name
What does Neil mean?
Blue, sapphire, lord shiva
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 659 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 914 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Variant: Neel
Related: Neel
Using Neil across cultures
Spelled Neil or Neel, fits both Indian and Gaelic heritage.
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