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Conlan

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Pronounced KON-lan /ˈkɒn.lən/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish surname O Conalláin / Conlán, variously 'a hero' and 'a little chief/leader'Low

In 30 seconds: A hero; a chief: Conlan is Irish. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KON-lan').

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Origin LowIrish

MeaningFrom the Irish surname O Conalláin / Conlán, variously 'a hero' and 'a little chief/leader'

U.S. rank (2025)#8385 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 914

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Conlan comes from the Irish surname O Conallain / Conlan, variously 'a hero' and 'a little chief/leader'. A crisp, classic name (said 'KON-lan'; nickname Con).

In the U.S. it appears in Irish families. Rare, a-hero at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Conlan comes from an Irish surname, variously 'a hero' and 'a little chief/leader' — a crisp, classic name (said 'KON-lan').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Conlan — Irish etymology

Variations

ConlonConlinConlann

Nicknames

Con

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Conlan mean?

Conlan is Irish, variously 'a hero' and 'a little chief/leader'.

How do you pronounce Conlan?

It's said KON-lan /ˈkɒn.lən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Conlan a boy or girl name?

Conlan is a boy's name.

How popular is Conlan?

Conlan is a rare name in the U.S.