Neal Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Neal Name at a Glance

Name	Neal
Meaning	Variant of Neill: Champion.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Neal Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Neal means “Variant of Neill: Champion”. 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.

Neal Name Origin

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

Is Neal a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Neal

When considering Neal 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.