Neel
Meaning
traditionally 'blue'; also used as a short form of Neil
The formal names behind Neel
Neel is an established short form of this name.
Neil · Irish origin · meaning debated, glossed 'champion' or 'cloud'; famously borne by Neil Armstrong, aerospace engineer and the first person to walk on the Moon
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Neel peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Neel
Most people given the name Neel in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Neel deep dive
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