Meaning:
Its source is Niall, an Irish Gaelic name meaning "Champion."
Alternative Spellings: Neale
Popularity:
The name Neal ranked 337th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.
Narrative:
Other possible meanings for this name include ''cloud'' and ''passionate.''