Nealon

An unexpected last name as a first name, Nealon is in tune with Lachlan, Keegan, and Nolan. Deriving from Irish roots, is a diminutive form of Niall or Neal, making it a potential honor name, and giving it the meaning "little cloud", "little hero", or "little victory".

Used very occasionally as a first name over the last three decades, it is more often seen in the last name spot, with notable bearers including actor and comedian, Kevin Nealon and author Louise Nealon.

Pronounced NEEL-un.

As of October 2026, Nealon ranked #10423 in US births in 2010 SSA, peaked at #9285 in 1998.