What origin is the name Neb?

Neb comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Neb a popular name?

Neb is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Neb does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Neb?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Neb — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Neb

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Neb

Neb

Boy

english

1 syllable

Neb is an english boy's name meaning "A name found in English folklore, it refers to a legendary son of Caw. It is steeped in traditional British mythic history.".

The meaning of Neb is "A name found in English folklore, it refers to a legendary son of Caw. It is steeped in traditional British mythic history." — a boy name of english origin. At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name found in English folklore, it refers to a legendary son of Caw. It is steeped in traditional British mythic history.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Neb

Very rare in US records

What does Neb mean?

Neb is a boy name of english origin meaning "A name found in English folklore, it refers to a legendary son of Caw. It is steeped in traditional British mythic history.".