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Neeson

OriginIrish
Meaning"son of Naois"

About Neeson

With parents looking for fresh -son names, this Irish option — best-known on actor Liam Neeson — may appeal.

Pronounced NEE-sun.

As of October 2026, Neeson ranked #13536 in US births in 2019 SSA, peaked at #11743 in 2013.

Editor: Sophie Kihm

Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.

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