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Boy’s name · US records 1880–2024

Neil

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Neil appeared in the US boy naming records from 1880 through 2024, reaching its highest point in 1954. It is a 1-syllable boy name ranked #213 by total recorded use. Common spelling relatives include Neal, Neel, Neill.

#213boy rank
1954peak year
1syllables

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