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Neville
Pronounced NEV-il /ˈnɛv.ɪl/High
Meaning: From a Norman French place-and-surname, neuve ville, 'new town; new settlement,' brought to England after the Conquest. A classic, well-bred surname name.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Neville is from the Norman French for 'new town; new settlement,' carried to England as a surname and later a given name. It reads classic and well-bred — rare in the U.S. (said 'NEV-il').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, more familiar in Britain. Rare, vintage, and well-bred.
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What does the name Neville mean?
Neville is from the Norman French neuve ville, 'new town; new settlement.'
How do you pronounce Neville?
It's said NEV-il /ˈnɛv.ɪl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Neville a boy or girl name?
Neville is a boy's name.
How popular is Neville?
Neville is a rare name in the U.S., more familiar in Britain.