Meaning Neel is a variation of the name Neil and it means 'champion', 'passionate' or 'cloud'. Origin of Neel Celtic , Irish Popular Middle Names Aditya, Avyan, Kumar Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Neel NIYL Similar Names Nemausus Kenrick Neal Nicholaus Carmichail Ceannfhionn Cearbhallan Amblaoibh Corrick Miner Year by Year Popularity of Neel