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Neale

Gender
Male
Meaning
Champion
Origin
Celtic

Neale Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 915 baby boys have been named Neale. The name peaked in 1937 with 28 US births that year (rank #1283).

Top States for Neale

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Neale births are: New York (5).

Other Celtic-Origin Names Like Neale

If you like Neale's Celtic origin, consider these related names: Adair, Adsaluta, Aengus, Ahearn, Aife. Browse all Celtic names →

5-Letter Names Starting with N

Names with Neale's exact length and starting letter: Naava, Nabil, Nadav, Nader, Nadia.

Quick Facts About Neale

569
Celtic baby names in our dictionary
364
Celtic male names
164
5-letter N-names in our dictionary
288
N-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Neall Champion Male Gaelic
Neill Champion Form Of Neil. Male Scottish
Niall Champion Male Celtic
Niel Champion Male Danish
Nile From The Nile Female Egyptian

Famous People Named Neale

1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Neale.

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Compare Neale to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Neale against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).

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