Nevil Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Nevil Name at a Glance

Name	Nevil
Meaning	From the new town. Originally a surname, since the late 19th century has been used occasionally as a first name. Famous Bearers: novelist Nevil Shute.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Nevil Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Nevil means “From the new town. Originally a surname, since the late 19th century has been used occasionally as a first name. Famous Bearers: novelist Nevil Shute”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Nevil Name Origin

Our database records Nevil under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Nevil a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Nevil is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Nevil

When considering Nevil for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.