US Popularity:15325
Origin:French
Meaning:new village
Sure, Neville might not sound like the coolest name, but a quick summary of the character Neville Longbottom's accomplishments from the Harry Potter universe will soon put a stop to that thinking. Known and loved by fans for his courageous and gentle nature, Neville proved people's assumptions wrong, fought valiantly in various battles, and destroyed the final Horcrux. Armed with such symbolism and its significance as a Norman French name—meaning "new village"—baby will know it's okay to stand up for what's right, breathing new life and courage into every day.

How Popular Is The Name Neville?

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#7587
in 2022
+ 1039
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 485

  • Name Doctor, Neville

  • Behind the Name, Neville, June 2019

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