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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. Reymundo96%
  2. Alexsandra96%
  3. Olan96%
  4. Ann-Marie96%
  5. Brandin96%
  6. Tarek96%
  7. Seb96%
  8. Terron96%
  9. Canon96%
  10. Katrice96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tiarra42%
  2. Cyn42%
  3. Maggs42%
  4. Scar42%
  5. Viva42%
  6. Kaily42%
  7. Cle42%
  8. Tallulah42%
  9. Tinsley42%
  10. Jamiya42%

Love potential for Neo

Top 10

  1. Timmothy96%
  2. Taurus96%
  3. Hermelinda96%
  4. Wardell96%
  5. Willene96%
  6. Mikeal96%
  7. Gaylon96%
  8. Jhon96%
  9. Norval96%
  10. Alfie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Chelsy42%
  2. Pinkie42%
  3. Anakin42%
  4. Izzabella42%
  5. Johny42%
  6. Mal42%
  7. Cle42%
  8. Ris42%
  9. Kaily42%
  10. Mags42%

Professional potential for Neo

Top 10

  1. Addi96%
  2. Zebulon96%
  3. Nikolaus96%
  4. Abdulrahman96%
  5. Con96%
  6. Stance96%
  7. Dhruv96%
  8. Patrina96%
  9. Linc96%
  10. Rosalynn96%

Bottom 10

  1. Karey42%
  2. Faybee42%
  3. Loli42%
  4. Stee42%
  5. Mikki42%
  6. Sheld42%
  7. Sid42%
  8. Holdy42%
  9. Luni42%
  10. Jory42%

Crush potential for Neo

Top 10

  1. Gal96%
  2. Cinnie96%
  3. Gelina96%
  4. Bay96%
  5. Brand96%
  6. Cara-Lou96%
  7. Ley96%
  8. Bails96%
  9. Tam96%
  10. Beverlee96%

Bottom 10

  1. Herberto44%
  2. Herby44%
  3. Werner44%
  4. Shaney45%
  5. Arwen45%
  6. Jock45%
  7. Seanie45%
  8. Shaw45%
  9. Juanma45%
  10. Shany45%
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