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Neymar

♂ Boy

Pronounced NAY-mar /ˈneɪ.mɑːr/High

Meaning: a Brazilian given name made famous by footballer Neymar da Silva Santos Jr., who was named after his fatherLow

In 30 seconds: Neymar is the given name of Brazilian football superstar Neymar da Silva Santos Jr. A Brazilian-Portuguese coined name, it became widely known through the footballer's fame.
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Origin LowBrazilian Portuguese
Meaninga Brazilian given name made famous by footballer Neymar da Silva Santos Jr., who was named after his father
U.S. rank (2024)#2295 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births62 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,844

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201420102024

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

Neymar is a Brazilian-Portuguese coined name carried by footballer Neymar da Silva Santos Jr. (born 1992), who inherited it from his father. It has no established ancient meaning and is used today chiefly as a tribute to the footballer.

Neymar has appeared in US and Brazilian birth records as a tribute to the footballer.

Did you know? Neymar Jr. scored more goals for the Brazilian national team than any player in history by 2023, and his performances in the 2014 World Cup made him the face of Brazilian football to an entire generation.
Overall data confidence 45%
Behind the Name: Neymar — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

Neymar

Nicknames

Ney

Famous Bearers

  • ★Neymar da Silva Santos Jr. (1992–present)
    Brazilian football star and Brazil's all-time top goalscorer.

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Frequently Asked

What does Neymar mean?

Neymar is a Brazilian-Portuguese coined name with no established ancient meaning; it is best known as the given name of footballer Neymar Jr., who inherited it from his father.

How do you pronounce Neymar?

Neymar is pronounced NAY-mar (/ˈneɪ.mɑːr/), with 2 syllables.

Is Neymar a boy's name?

Yes, Neymar is used as a boy's name.

How popular is the name Neymar?

Neymar is used mainly as a tribute name; the Brazilian football superstar is its primary association.

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