Neymar

Meaning of Neymar

Likely derived from elements meaning "new" and "famous."

Neymar has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Neymar

After ranking as high as #551 in 2014, Neymar has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Neymar

• Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior
  Brazilian professional footballer
• Neymar Facuri
  Brazilian footballer
• Neymar Rodrigues
  Brazilian footballer
• Neymar Coimbra
  Brazilian footballer
• Neymar Silva
  Brazilian footballer

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Questions about the name Neymar

What does the name Neymar mean?

Neymar means likely derived from elements meaning "new" and "famous.", and it comes from Germanic origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Neymar?

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

When was Neymar most popular?

Neymar peaked at #551 in 2014.