Oneal
Irish-Gaelic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Oneal
Oneal is an Anglicized surname derived from the Irish "Ó Néill," meaning "descendant of Niall," with Niall likely meaning "cloud" or "champion" in Old Irish.
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Etymology
Oneal is an Anglicized surname derived from the Irish "Ó Néill," meaning "descendant of Niall," with Niall likely meaning "cloud" or "champion" in Old Irish. The name has Irish-Gaelic linguistic roots and primarily appears among Irish and Irish-American populations, with historical prominence in medieval Ireland where the O'Neill clan ruled as kings of Ulster.
Oneal currently ranks #11,642 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1932.
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