Neymar
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Whole, universal; all-embracing
Origin: Old Germanic Ermen or Irmin — meaning universal or whole
Popularity: Ranked #2527 in 2025 with 53 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Nema, meaning whole, universal; all-embracing.
Famous people named Neymar: Neymar Jr. (footballer)
Similar names: nymari, nema, neya, nyara, nyari, nyarie
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Neymar? About 1 in 62,802 babies born in 2025 were named Neymar, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Neymar
What does the name Neymar mean?
Neymar means “Whole, universal; all-embracing” from Old Germanic Ermen or Irmin — meaning universal or whole roots.
What is the origin of the name Neymar?
Neymar has Old Germanic Ermen or Irmin — meaning universal or whole origin. The traditional meaning is “Whole, universal; all-embracing”.
How popular is Neymar?
Neymar ranked #2516 in 2025 — given to 53 babies that year.
When was Neymar most popular?
Neymar peaked in 2014 with 499 babies registered that year.
Is Neymar a boy or girl name?
Neymar is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Neymars in registered births are male.
Is the name Neymar rising or falling in popularity?
Neymar has fallen 801 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1715 in 2020 to #2516 in 2025.
How long has Neymar been recorded?
Neymar appears in birth records across 16 years — from 2010 through 2025.