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Current rank (2025)#1064
Babies named Neo in 2025204
Total recorded3,116
Peak year2022 (240 babies)
Highest rank ever#949
Years in records1990–2025 (28 years of data)
Change over last 5 years↑ 39 spots

Frequently asked about Neo

What does the name Neo mean?
Neo means “New or gift” from Greek/African (Tswana) roots.
What is the origin of the name Neo?
Neo has Greek/African (Tswana) origin. The traditional meaning is “New or gift”.
How popular is Neo?
Neo ranked #1064 in 2025 — given to 204 babies that year.
When was Neo most popular?
Neo peaked in 2022 with 240 babies registered that year.
Is Neo a boy or girl name?
Neo is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Neos in registered births are male.
Is the name Neo rising or falling in popularity?
Neo has risen 39 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1103 in 2020 to #1064 in 2025.
How long has Neo been recorded?
Neo appears in birth records across 28 years — from 1990 through 2025.

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