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Conall

♂ Boy

Pronounced KON-əl /ˈkɑ.nəl/High

Meaning: From Irish/Gaelic Conall — con, 'hound/wolf', plus a 'strong' element — 'strong wolf, mighty hound'Medium

In 30 seconds: A mighty hound of legend: Conall means 'strong wolf' — borne by heroes of Irish myth and a host of early saints. Fierce, ancient, and proudly Gaelic.
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Origin HighIrish, Gaelic
MeaningFrom Irish/Gaelic Conall — con, 'hound/wolf', plus a 'strong' element — 'strong wolf, mighty hound'
U.S. rank (2025)#5074 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 777

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619832025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Conall comes from Irish and Scottish Gaelic Conall — con, 'hound, wolf', plus a 'strong, mighty' element — 'strong wolf, mighty hound'. Borne by legendary warriors (Conall Cernach) and numerous early Irish saints and kings, it is a name of fierce heritage.

In the U.S. it appears in Irish-heritage families. Rare, strong-wolf at the root, and heroically Gaelic.

Did you know? Conall Cernach was one of the great warriors of the Ulster Cycle, sworn brother and avenger of the hero Cú Chulainn — the name rings with Irish heroic legend.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Conall — etymology

Variations

ConalConnellConlan

Nicknames

Con

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If you like Conall…

Connell— the anglicized spelling of the same name
Conan— a fellow Con- Irish name
Ronan— a companion strong Irish name
Cormac— another heroic Gaelic favorite

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Conall mean?

Conall is Irish/Gaelic for 'strong wolf, mighty hound'.

How do you pronounce Conall?

It's said KON-əl /ˈkɑ.nəl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Conall a boy or girl name?

Conall is a boy's name.

How popular is Conall?

Conall is a rare name in the U.S.

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