Greek · boy

Neo

A distinctive name with a calm, steady presence.

Rank 2024

#969

Trend

stable

Band

rare

Styles

short

Meaning

New, from the Greek; also gift in Tswana

Neo is a rare boy name with Greek roots. In 2024, 232 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #969 nationally, and its popularity has held steady in recent years. Its style leans short — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.

short

About Greek names

Greek names reach back further than almost any tradition still in daily use, carrying philosophy, mythology, and early Christianity in equal measure. Their meanings tend toward the luminous — gift, light, wisdom, victory. Names like Alexander, Sophia, Theodore, and Penelope have moved through dozens of languages while staying recognizably themselves, which is part of why they feel both classic and current.

Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.

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