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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. Thomas96%
  2. Gale96%
  3. Cardell96%
  4. Marianne96%
  5. Glynn96%
  6. Sharyl96%
  7. Gail96%
  8. Vernita96%
  9. Jacque96%
  10. Tommie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Johnny42%
  2. Vicky42%
  3. Vernetta42%
  4. Dorinda42%
  5. Kitty42%
  6. Tony42%
  7. Barbie42%
  8. Lolita42%
  9. Elvis42%
  10. Madonna42%

Love potential for Neo

Top 10

  1. Carolann96%
  2. Timmothy96%
  3. Stewart96%
  4. Hermelinda96%
  5. Wardell96%
  6. Greggory96%
  7. Mikeal96%
  8. Gaylon96%
  9. Marybeth96%
  10. Glendora96%

Bottom 10

  1. Pam42%
  2. Vicky42%
  3. Deedee42%
  4. Elvis42%
  5. Melody42%
  6. Tony42%
  7. Mitzi42%
  8. Lolita42%
  9. Cindy42%
  10. Sheree42%

Professional potential for Neo

Top 10

  1. Constance96%
  2. Toney96%
  3. Connie96%
  4. Barton95%
  5. Lawerence93%
  6. Sharyl92%
  7. Beth92%
  8. Betsy92%
  9. Lindell91%
  10. Janise91%

Bottom 10

  1. Mikki42%
  2. Gay42%
  3. Sid42%
  4. Lolita42%
  5. Unknown42%
  6. Lenny43%
  7. Deidre43%
  8. Jimmy43%
  9. Dee44%
  10. Melody44%

Crush potential for Neo

Top 10

  1. Gale96%
  2. Luann96%
  3. Cynthia96%
  4. Leeann96%
  5. Tammy96%
  6. Brad96%
  7. Darlene96%
  8. Leann96%
  9. Sherri95%
  10. Darla95%

Bottom 10

  1. John45%
  2. Andree49%
  3. Constance50%
  4. Connie50%
  5. Felton50%
  6. Roberta51%
  7. Karl51%
  8. Martha51%
  9. Joseph52%
  10. Joesph52%
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