Neville
Neville is a boys' name of English origin meaning “new town.” Neville comes from the Norman French 'Neuville' meaning 'new town.'
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how do you pronounce Neville?
NEV-il
where does the name Neville come from?
From the baronial surname de Neville, from Norman places called Néville: either Néel's estate or new settlement, new town. A separate Irish surname Neville anglicizes Ó Niadh or Ó Cnaimhín.
The Neville family was one of the most powerful in medieval England, involved in the Wars of the Roses. In modern culture, Neville Longbottom from Harry Potter transformed from bumbling student to courageous hero, giving the name associations with quiet bravery.
the history of Neville
Neville is used as a given name mainly in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, South Africa and Ireland.
how popular is this name?
Neville has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 2 years since 1909, and fell outside it for 23. It peaked at #951 in 1909, and ranked #995 in 1933.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1933 | #995 |
| 1909 | #951 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Neville fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Neville?
- Neville Longbottom (character from the Harry Potter series)
- Neville Chamberlain (British Prime Minister during WWII's onset)
what are the nicknames and variants of Neville?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Neville?
what names go well with Neville?
Sibling names that share Neville's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Neville
What does the name Neville mean?
Neville means “new town”.
What is the origin of the name Neville?
Neville comes from the English naming tradition.
How popular is the name Neville?
Neville ranked #995 in the US in 1933, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1909, at #951, and it has spent 2 years in the top 1,000 since 1909.
Is Neville a boy or girl name?
Neville is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Neville?
Neville is pronounced NEV-il, with 2 syllables.
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