Boy Name · Surname Origin
Neville
Neville means “New settlement”. It is a boy's name of Surname origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Neville? It is a boy name whose meaning is "New settlement", rooted in Surname naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Noble.
Neville meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: New settlement
Origin: Surname naming roots help connect Neville to related Surname baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Neville as N·E·V·I·L·L·E, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Neville is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Neville variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Nevillea, Nevillee, Nevilley, Nevill.
- Nicknames: Nevi and N.
- Middle names: Pair Neville with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Neville middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Noble, Novalee, Nabil, Novella, Neale — full picks on the sibling names for Neville guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Neville? Browse our names like Neville guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Neville
What does the name Neville mean?
Neville means "New settlement" and is of Surname origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Neville is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Neville?
Neville originates in Surname naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Neville?
Neville has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Neville a boy's or girl's name?
Neville is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Neville in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Neville sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Neville?
Names that share Neville's sound and style include Noble, Novalee, Nabil, Novella, Neale.
What middle names pair well with Neville?
Good middle-name fits for Neville pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Neville is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Neville is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Neville?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Neville share its rhythm without rhyming — Noble, Novalee, Nabil all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.