Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈniːl/ [key·simplify] Meaning & HistoryExpand Links Derived from the given name Neil. Related NamesDetails RootNeil (given name)VariantsNeil, Nelson, Nielson, Nigel, NilesOther Languages & CulturesMac Néill, McNeill, Neil, O'Neal, O'Neill, Ó Néill, O'Niall(Irish) MacNeil, McNeal, McNeil, McNeill, McNiel, Neil(Scottish) MacNèill(Scottish Gaelic)