Neal
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Champion; Cloud
Background: The name Neal originates from the Irish name 'Niall,' which is derived from the Old Irish word 'niell,' meaning 'champion.' Additionally, it is connected to the Gaelic term meaning 'cloud,' adding another layer to its interpretation.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#469
Total births
55,217
Most popular decade
1950s
(32,262 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-590 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.5% male
0.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 43
- First year rank
- #252
- Peak year
- 1959
- Peak year births
- 1,223
- Peak rank
- #222
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 77
- Recent rank
- #1,991
Female
- First year
- 1901
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,679
- Peak year
- 1912
- Peak year births
- 12
- Peak rank
- #1,620
- Most recent year
- 1986
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #10,911
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).