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Neo

Boy Name day: February 3 In French: Nelson
Neo is a short form of Nelson: on birth records it is written Nelson (78,468 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Nelson page. Also a short form of Nehemiah, Ryne, Neoma.
Origin: English (patronymic), ultimately Irish. Meaning: Son of Neil (Neil meaning 'champion' or 'cloud').
English surname formed from the given name Neil/Nell plus the patronymic suffix '-son', Neil deriving from Irish Niall.

Name day for Neo

February 3

Why this day? Neo is a short form of Nelson, and shares its name day.

Neo is celebrated in France, Spain, Brazil and Germany on July 21; the United States and Argentina on February 3.

The story of the name Neo

Neo is a short form of Nelson. It keeps its origin (English (patronymic), ultimately Irish) and meaning — son of Neil (Neil meaning 'champion' or 'cloud'), and shares its name day, February 3.

On birth records, Neo is rarely written as such: the Neos are Nelsons (78,468 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Nelson page. Neo is also a short form of Nehemiah, Ryne, Neoma.

Frequently asked questions about Neo

What does Neo mean?

Neo is a short form of Nelson, which means son of Neil (Neil meaning 'champion' or 'cloud').

When is Neo's name day?

February 3, together with Nelson: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Neo a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Nelson.

Neo's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 5/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Neo

Top 10

  1. Leona96%
  2. Gail96%
  3. Brenda96%
  4. Isabelle95%
  5. Isabella95%
  6. Carole95%
  7. Debbie95%
  8. Debra95%
  9. Joann95%
  10. Geraldine95%

Bottom 10

  1. Lillie42%
  2. Hailey42%
  3. Kylie42%
  4. Tina42%
  5. Maggie42%
  6. Marilyn42%
  7. Melody42%
  8. Cindy42%
  9. Vanessa43%
  10. Ariana45%

Love potential for Neo

Top 10

  1. Gloria94%
  2. Janet94%
  3. Jeanette94%
  4. Denise93%
  5. Doris92%
  6. Tonya90%
  7. Mabel90%
  8. Glenda90%
  9. Arlene89%
  10. Lorraine89%

Bottom 10

  1. Ariana42%
  2. Melody42%
  3. Tina42%
  4. Crystal42%
  5. Cindy42%
  6. Rita42%
  7. Lindsay42%
  8. Stella42%
  9. Lillie42%
  10. Maggie42%

Professional potential for Neo

Top 10

  1. Constance96%
  2. Connie96%
  3. Elizabeth92%
  4. Eleanor92%
  5. Bessie92%
  6. Beth92%
  7. Kathryn88%
  8. Katherine88%
  9. Caitlin88%
  10. Kay88%

Bottom 10

  1. Brandy43%
  2. Heather44%
  3. Melody44%
  4. Autumn44%
  5. Zoe46%
  6. Kaylee47%
  7. April48%
  8. Bonnie48%
  9. Phyllis48%
  10. Jennifer49%

Crush potential for Neo

Top 10

  1. Cynthia96%
  2. Angelina96%
  3. Tammy96%
  4. Darlene96%
  5. Charlene95%
  6. Brooke94%
  7. Kimberly94%
  8. Brenda94%
  9. Courtney93%
  10. Sofia93%

Bottom 10

  1. Andrea49%
  2. Agnes49%
  3. Constance50%
  4. Connie50%
  5. Ruth51%
  6. Roberta51%
  7. Martha51%
  8. Barbara53%
  9. Norma56%
  10. Ann58%
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