Neill
Neill is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Champion, cloud, or passionate.
Origin and history
Neill is a variant spelling of the traditional Irish name Neil, derived from the Gaelic Niall. It historically carries meanings associated with champion or passion. In the United States, it is a rare masculine given name that maintains a traditional Celtic heritage.
Popularity in the United States
1,834 babies in the United States have been named Neill since 1880. It ranks #2994 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1912.
States where it is most popular
- NC (55 %)
- NY (17.4 %)
- CA (13.8 %)
- TX (9.2 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 103 |
| 1920-1930 | 164 |
| 1930-1940 | 163 |
| 1940-1950 | 253 |
| 1950-1960 | 282 |
| 1960-1970 | 193 |
| 1970-1980 | 243 |
| 1980-1990 | 205 |
| 1990-2000 | 142 |
| 2000-2010 | 46 |
| 2010-2019 | 25 |
| 2020-2029 | 15 |
Famous people named Neill
- Neill Blomkamp: Director, Screenwriter
- Neill Rea: Actor
Fun facts
- Neill stems from the ancient Irish Gaelic name Niall, famous in legend through Niall of the Nine Hostages.
- The double 'll' ending is more commonly encountered as a surname, though it persists as an uncommon given name spelling.