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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. Alexsandra96%
  2. Ann-Marie96%
  3. Katrice96%
  4. Emerie96%
  5. Kellyn96%
  6. Jackelyn96%
  7. Dennise96%
  8. Rolanda96%
  9. Annick96%
  10. Louloute96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tiarra42%
  2. Cyn42%
  3. Maggs42%
  4. Scar42%
  5. Viva42%
  6. Kaily42%
  7. Tallulah42%
  8. Tinsley42%
  9. Jamiya42%
  10. Dolly-bird42%

Love potential for Neo

Top 10

  1. Hermelinda96%
  2. Willene96%
  3. Louvenia96%
  4. Glendora96%
  5. Maryelizabeth96%
  6. Susann95%
  7. Kathyrn95%
  8. Sharyl95%
  9. Rutha94%
  10. Gloriana94%

Bottom 10

  1. Chelsy42%
  2. Pinkie42%
  3. Izzabella42%
  4. Mal42%
  5. Kaily42%
  6. Mags42%
  7. Triniti42%
  8. Kaylea42%
  9. Cyn42%
  10. Pammy-Pam42%

Professional potential for Neo

Top 10

  1. Addi96%
  2. Con96%
  3. Stance96%
  4. Patrina96%
  5. Rosalynn96%
  6. Connie-Bee96%
  7. Constant96%
  8. Katharina96%
  9. Constie96%
  10. Adelaida95%

Bottom 10

  1. Loli42%
  2. Stee42%
  3. Mikki42%
  4. Luni42%
  5. Tamya42%
  6. Jazelle42%
  7. Caprice42%
  8. Heav42%
  9. Tala42%
  10. Heavie42%

Crush potential for Neo

Top 10

  1. Cinnie96%
  2. Gelina96%
  3. Cara-Lou96%
  4. Ley96%
  5. Tam96%
  6. Beverlee96%
  7. Belita96%
  8. Lene96%
  9. Tiffaney96%
  10. Tams96%

Bottom 10

  1. Arwen45%
  2. Hildegarde49%
  3. Agnou49%
  4. Aggie49%
  5. Zee49%
  6. Nes49%
  7. Drea49%
  8. Nénès49%
  9. Iny49%
  10. Ramie50%
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