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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. Ruthann96%
  2. Maryann96%
  3. Signe96%
  4. Leona96%
  5. Dominga96%
  6. Leone95%
  7. Catharine95%
  8. Carole95%
  9. Joann95%
  10. Geraldine95%

Bottom 10

  1. Lillie42%
  2. Viva42%
  3. Lizzie42%
  4. Hellen42%
  5. Dolly42%
  6. Pinkie42%
  7. Marylin42%
  8. Marylyn42%
  9. Lulu42%
  10. Tiny42%

Love potential for Neo

Top 10

  1. Willene96%
  2. Lessie96%
  3. Louvenia96%
  4. Dessie96%
  5. Vergie96%
  6. Susann95%
  7. Rutha94%
  8. Oma94%
  9. Jeanette94%
  10. Jeannette94%

Bottom 10

  1. Pinkie42%
  2. Dolly42%
  3. Tiny42%
  4. Hellen42%
  5. Rubie42%
  6. Viva42%
  7. Louella42%
  8. Lulu42%
  9. Lillie42%
  10. Marylin42%

Professional potential for Neo

Top 10

  1. Roma96%
  2. Addie96%
  3. Ruthann95%
  4. Augustina93%
  5. Bettye92%
  6. Eleanor92%
  7. Bessie92%
  8. Bettie92%
  9. Bette92%
  10. Marcella91%

Bottom 10

  1. Lulu42%
  2. Lola42%
  3. Ila44%
  4. Letha44%
  5. Versie46%
  6. Fairy46%
  7. Idella46%
  8. Mazie46%
  9. Birdie46%
  10. Rubie46%

Crush potential for Neo

Top 10

  1. Beverlee96%
  2. Madie95%
  3. Darline94%
  4. Lovie94%
  5. Santina93%
  6. Elizebeth92%
  7. Jeannine92%
  8. Carolyne92%
  9. Christeen92%
  10. Melba91%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna44%
  2. Bertie45%
  3. Hildegarde49%
  4. Agnes49%
  5. Inez49%
  6. Ramona50%
  7. Ruth51%
  8. Ruthie51%
  9. Ione52%
  10. Alberta54%
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