Neel

Neel is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 87 boys in the United States.

Neel at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Neel

Neel belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Neel first appears in Social Security records in 1918. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1216 in 2009, and in 2024 87 babies received the name — 3,284 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Neel in US records

First recorded (US)
1918
Best US rank
#1216 in 2009
Peak year
2009
Babies named Neel in 2024
87
Total since 1880
3,284

Neel in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#813 in 1998
Babies named Neel in 2025
18
Total since 1996
544

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Neel mean?

The meaning of Neel is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Neel a boy or girl name?

Neel is a boy name. In 2024, 87 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Neel?

Neel comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Neel?

Neel first appears in US records in 1918. Its best-ever ranking was #1216 in 2009, and 87 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].