Neville
Meaning: Champion or cloud
Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #209
Total births: 1,213
History: Neville peaked in the 1960s in Australia. Neville Bonner became the first Aboriginal Australian member of Parliament — a landmark moment. Neville means Indigenous political breakthrough.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1963) | #92 |
| Babies named Neville in 1963 | 67 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,213 |
| Peak year | 1952 (156 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #53 |
| Years in records | 1952–1963 (12 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 24 spots |
Frequently asked about Neville
What does the name Neville mean?
Neville means “Champion or cloud” from Irish/Scottish Gaelic roots.
What is the origin of the name Neville?
Neville has Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin. The traditional meaning is “Champion or cloud”.
How popular is Neville in Australia?
Neville ranked #92 in Australia in 1963 — given to 67 babies that year.
When was Neville most popular?
Neville peaked in 1952 with 156 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Neville a boy or girl name?
Neville is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Nevilles in registered births are male.
Is the name Neville rising or falling in popularity?
Neville has fallen 24 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #68 in 1958 to #92 in 1963.
How long has Neville been recorded in Australia?
Neville appears in birth records in Australia across 12 years — from 1952 through 1963.