Mcneal
Scottish/Irish · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Mcneal
McNeal is a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic "Mac Néill," meaning "son of Neil," where Neil comes from the Irish name Niall, possibly meaning "champion" or "cloud." The name is primarily used in Scottish and Irish cultures with historical roots in the Hebrides and Ireland, particularly among Clan Neill descendants, and has spread throughout English-speaking countries via diaspora.
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Etymology
McNeal is a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic "Mac Néill," meaning "son of Neil," where Neil comes from the Irish name Niall, possibly meaning "champion" or "cloud." The name is primarily used in Scottish and Irish cultures with historical roots in the Hebrides and Ireland, particularly among Clan Neill descendants, and has spread throughout English-speaking countries via diaspora.
Mcneal currently ranks #4,094 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.
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