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The baby name Neville is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈnɛvəl/ (NEV-uhl).

Neville is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈnɛvəl/ (NEV-uhl)

What is the meaning of the name Neville ?

The baby name Neville is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈnɛvəl/ (NEV-uhl).

Neville is English in Origin.

Neville is an English given name and surname of Norman French origin, taken from various places called Neuville meaning “new town” or “new settlement.” It derives from Old French neuf/neuve “new” + ville “town,” ultimately from Latin novus and villa. Pronounced NEV-əl, it appears in spellings Nevil and Nevill; Nev serves as a casual short form.

Carried to England after the Norman Conquest, Neville became a powerful medieval surname, most famously borne by Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick (“the Kingmaker”). The name moved into given-name use in the 18th–19th centuries and held steady British popularity through the early–mid 20th century, with recognition across the Commonwealth. Bearers include Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and critic Neville Cardus; modern readers know it from Neville Longbottom in Harry Potter. Today it reads as a polished, vintage choice with clear French roots and the approachable nickname Nev.

Neville has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Neville

Neville Chamberlain Politician · Born 1869 · United Kingdom Neville Chamberlain was a British politician who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1937 to 1940. He is most famous for his policy of appeasement towards Adolf Hitler in the lead-up to World War II, particularly the signing of the Munich Agreement in 1938. Chamberlain's efforts to maintain peace ultimately failed, leading to the outbreak of the war in 1939. Neville Marriner Musician · Born 1924 · United Kingdom Neville Marriner was a British musician best known for founding and conducting the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, an orchestra famous for its recordings of classical music. He conducted the soundtrack for the film 'Amadeus', which won an Academy Award for Best Picture. His work helped popularize classical music around the world.

Neville – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 1997 #1 403
NA 0 #31 3 2,537
MT 0 #42 2 1,767
CM 0 #55 2 2,592
JM 0 #58 30 3,714
JM Boys 0 #98 252 6,876
MT Boys 0 #103 81 4,064
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
OM 0 #118 4 6,215
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
NA Boys 0 #157 80 6,830
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
Sweden Boys 2021 #181 3 1,578
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
AO Boys 0 #246 4 5,568
TW Boys 0 #255 2 7,111
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
SG 0 #278 5 11,010
ZA 0 #285 163 14,421
ZA Boys 0 #297 2,060 25,619
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
Canada Boys 2018 #327 5 2,587
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
CN Boys 0 #330 2 9,639
HK 0 #331 18 8,483
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
GH Boys 0 #358 4 8,138
MU Boys 0 #363 7 8,477
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
PH Boys 0 #405 4 11,440
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
HK Boys 0 #466 62 12,905
CM Boys 0 #485 66 12,054
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
PA Boys 0 #503 3 9,305
CR Boys 0 #505 6 10,188
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
CM Girls 0 #557 4 11,671
PS Boys 0 #559 3 10,655
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
SG Boys 0 #657 41 17,960
Finland Boys 2026 #677 6 3,552
QA Boys 0 #694 14 18,093
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
KW Boys 0 #757 13 18,755
BR Boys 0 #783 3 12,213
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
OM Boys 0 #848 34 17,948
United States Boys 2024 #886 7 7,044
NL Boys 0 #886 66 5,873
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
NG Boys 0 #918 34 16,906
PE Boys 0 #924 3 14,506
CO Boys 0 #978 4 15,656
IN Boys 0 #988 14 16,750
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
AE Boys 0 #1,046 47 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,058 54 25,439
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,127 15 25,928
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
DZ 0 #1,232 3 20,130
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,436 36 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,604 11 28,008

Neville is popular in 53 countries — most recent births per country:

Ireland
United States
Sweden
Canada
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Neville

Neville is predominantly a boy's name.
Neville is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈnɛvəl/ (NEV-uhl).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Nevil, Nevill, Neuville, Nevelle and de Neville.
Across languages, Neville has these equivalents: Neuville (French), Novak (Slavic, 'newcomer'), Newman (English, 'new man/newcomer'), Neo (root meaning 'new').
Yes, very popular — Neville ranked #1 in Ireland in 1997, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Neville ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 1997).
Neville's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 1987 to #1 in 1997 in Ireland.
Yes — 2 notable people named Neville are in our database, including Neville Chamberlain (Politician), Neville Marriner (Musician).