Neil

Neil Meaning & Origin

About Neil
The name Neil is of Irish and Scottish origin and means "champion" or "cloud". It is derived from the Gaelic name Niall, which was borne by several ancient Irish kings. Neil is a strong and masculine name that conveys qualities of bravery, strength, and leadership. It is often associated with individuals who are determined, ambitious, and have a strong sense of purpose.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Neil are male.

Neil Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -8.89% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NL
🗽 NYSIIS
N/A
🔊 Soundex
N040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY1 L
🌐 IPA
/nil/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Neil in Braille

Here's how to represent Neil in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Neil in braille

How to Spell the Name Neil in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Neil using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Neil in sign language

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