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'.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Aspiring starlet and protagonist · Valley of the Dolls
Lifeguard character · Baywatch
Member of the indie rock band Tilly and the Wall
