Neil
champion / cloud
GenderBoyOriginScottishSay itNEELPopularityUncommon
Pronounced NEEL
About the name Neil
Neil is a short, strong Gaelic name meaning champion, favored across Scotland and Ireland alike. It's simple, sturdy, and enduring.
Neil boys are typically confident, capable, and quietly brave.
Fun fact
Neil derives from the Gaelic Niall, meaning champion or cloud.
Nicknames for Neil
Nei
Variations
Famous people named Neil
- Neil Armstrong (astronaut)
- Neil Oliver (historian)