Neyland is a surname of Irish and English origin, most often explained as a form of the Irish Ó Nialláin, "descendant of Niall", with the usual reading "champion" or "cloud". In the United States the name is tied to Neyland Stadium at the University of Tennessee, named after football coach Robert Neyland, which explains its appeal among fans in the South. Neyland reached number 2410 among US boys in 2017 and ranks 2786 in 2025.