boy's name
Neyo
NEE-oh (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 154
Neyo is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in 2006, when 9 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2006.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Neyo Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 17 |
How Popular Is Neyo?
In 2023, Neyo was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Neyo Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
How Neyo Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Ne-Yo | Ne-Yo is Neyo written with a hyphen, recorded mostly in England and Wales. | 3 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Neyo
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Neyo Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Neyo over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Neyo
- English NEE-oh
Sibling Names for Neyo
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Neyo — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Neyo
How popular is the name Neyo?
In 2023, Neyo was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Neyo a girl's or a boy's name?
Neyo is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Neyo?
Neyo has 2 syllables.
When was Neyo most popular?
Neyo peaked in 2006, when 9 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Neyo a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Neyo currently ranks #4,836 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.