Neto

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Short form of names like Antônio, Ernesto, or Joaquim
Popularity
The name Neto is not common in the United States and has not made it to the top 1,000 most popular boy's names. It ranks higher in Brazil and Portugal where it is a common nickname.

cartoon of the name Neto
Cartoon of Neto

Neto Name meanings & History

Short form of names like Antônio, Ernesto, or Joaquim. Diminutive of Ernesto. The name Neto is commonly used as a nickname in Portuguese-speaking countries, especially in Brazil and Portugal. It is also used as a given name, but not as frequently.

Zodiac Sign of Neto: Neat Virgo

Synonyms of Neto:

N: Neurosis,Nervous,Nitpicking,Nagging,Neat,Nutrition,Nice

E: Expressive,Entertain,Enliven,Exaggerate,Environment,Enlighten

T: Touchy,Talkative,Tacky,Testy,Truth,Tireless,Doubting Thomas

O: Organized,Ostentatious,Obsessive,Obstinate,Obsolete

Neto is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Delicate name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Unintellectual name

Famous People

There are several famous people with the surname Neto, including Brazilian football player Alexandre Pato, whose full name is Alexandre Rodrigues da Silva Neto. Other famous people with this surname include Brazilian footballer Neto (José Ferreira Neto) and Portuguese footballer Nuno Henrique.

2.) Neto (Male)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: (Spanish) a short form of Ernesto.


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