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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. Rona96%
  5. Fisher96%
  6. Thomas96%
  7. Cristina96%
  8. Ann-Marie96%
  9. Brandin96%
  10. Tarek96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tiarra42%
  2. Lillie42%
  3. Cyn42%
  4. Maggs42%
  5. Giavanna42%
  6. Scar42%
  7. Viva42%
  8. Everleigh42%
  9. Johnny42%
  10. Kaily42%

Love potential for Neo

Top 10

  1. Carolann96%
  2. Timmothy96%
  3. Stewart96%
  4. Taurus96%
  5. Brycen96%
  6. Marcel96%
  7. Alfred96%
  8. Hermelinda96%
  9. Wardell96%
  10. Willene96%

Bottom 10

  1. Chelsy42%
  2. Sunny42%
  3. Kristal42%
  4. Pinkie42%
  5. Anakin42%
  6. Izzabella42%
  7. Jessika42%
  8. Johny42%
  9. Mal42%
  10. Cle42%

Professional potential for Neo

Top 10

  1. Eboni96%
  2. Constance96%
  3. Addi96%
  4. Toney96%
  5. Adelaide96%
  6. Roma96%
  7. Zebulon96%
  8. Nikolaus96%
  9. Abdulrahman96%
  10. Con96%

Bottom 10

  1. Brisa42%
  2. Karey42%
  3. Faybee42%
  4. Luna42%
  5. Loli42%
  6. Infant42%
  7. Stee42%
  8. Mikki42%
  9. Sheld42%
  10. Gay42%

Crush potential for Neo

Top 10

  1. Gal96%
  2. Cinnie96%
  3. Branden96%
  4. Maribel96%
  5. Sutton96%
  6. Landen96%
  7. Brooklynn96%
  8. Gelina96%
  9. Kimberlee96%
  10. Bay96%

Bottom 10

  1. Herberto44%
  2. Erna44%
  3. Herby44%
  4. Herbert44%
  5. Werner44%
  6. Shaney45%
  7. Arwen45%
  8. Jock45%
  9. Seanie45%
  10. Sean45%
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