Neville
Neville: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnɛvəl/
Meaning and origin of Neville
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of 16th century and later usage.
Etymology
A Norman baronial surname, de Neville, from place names in Normandy, Néville, from Old French Neville (literally “Néel's estate”) or Neuville (literally “new settlement”), equivalent to nuef + ville. * Also as an Irish surname, from Ó Niadh (see Nee) or Ó Cnaimhín (see Nevin).
How popular is Neville?
Since 1880, 75 girls and 2,343 boys in the U.S. have been named Neville (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2731 in 1925. Its highest rank for boys was #1003 in 1909. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Neville FAQ
What does the name Neville mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname, of 16th century and later usage. A Norman baronial surname, de Neville, from place names in Normandy, Néville, from Old French Neville (literally “Néel's estate”) or Neuville (literally “new settlement”), equivalent to nuef + ville. * Also as an Irish surname, from Ó Niadh (see Nee) or Ó Cnaimhín (see Nevin).
What is the origin of the name Neville?
Neville is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Neville?
Since 1880, 75 girls and 2,343 boys in the U.S. have been named Neville (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2731 in 1925. Its highest rank for boys was #1003 in 1909. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Neville a boy or girl name?
Neville is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 75 girls and 2,343 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.