Champion or son of Neil
Neely is primarily a surname-turned-given name of Irish and Scottish origin. It is often a diminutive form of Cornelius or a derivative of the Gaelic name Mac an Fhilidh, meaning 'son of the poet', though it is most commonly associated with the name Neil, meaning 'champion'.
Less common today
Neely isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,526 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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Lifeguard character · Baywatch
Member of the indie rock band Tilly and the Wall
