Neo

Neo 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 232 boys in the United States.

Neo at a glance

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

About the name Neo

Neo 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, Neo first appears in Social Security records in 1990. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #949 in 2022, and in 2024 232 babies received the name — 2,906 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Neo in US records

First recorded (US)
1990
Best US rank
#949 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Neo in 2024
232
Total since 1880
2,906

Neo in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#294 in 2003
Babies named Neo in 2025
47
Total since 1996
1,610

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Neo mean?

The meaning of Neo 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 Neo a boy or girl name?

Neo is a boy name. In 2024, 232 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Neo?

Neo comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Neo?

Neo first appears in US records in 1990. Its best-ever ranking was #949 in 2022, and 232 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].