Neo

Meaning of Neo

Neo means "new." It represents something fresh, a new beginning, or innovation.

Neo has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Neo

After ranking as high as #948 in 2022, Neo has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Neo

• Neo Rauch
  German artist and painter
• Neo Yokio
  Animated TV series character
• Neo Pitso
  South African soccer player
• Neo Magolide
  South African rapper
• Neo Muyanga
  South African composer

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Questions about the name Neo

What does the name Neo mean?

Neo means neo means "new." it represents something fresh, a new beginning, or innovation, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Neo a boy's or a girl's name?

Neo is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Neo?

Neo did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Neo most popular?

Neo peaked at #948 in 2022.