Neville
Boy name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Neville: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 7 births in 1976.
Originally a Norman place name derived from Néville in Normandy, Neville means "new town" from the Latin *nova villa*. It gained popularity as a given name in England and Scotland, particularly among aristocratic families. Famous bearers include British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, whose policy of appeasement defined the pre-war era; Welsh footballer Neville Southall, one of the greatest goalkeepers of his generation; and the fictional Neville Longbottom from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, whose quiet courage made him a beloved character. The name also appears in place names such as Neville's Cross in County Durham. A notable variant is Nev
Boy 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19767 babies
- Latest (1976)
- #2137 babies
- Total births
- 10since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y