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Connar

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How to Pronounce Connar

Pronounced KON-er /ˈkΙ’n.ɚ/High

Meaning: Connar is an -ar respelling of Connor, from the Irish Conchobhar, usually read 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf-lover'. The spelling is cosmetic; the fierce, loyal imagery of the Irish name carries through.Medium

In 30 seconds: Connar respells Connor, from the Irish Conchobhar, 'lover of hounds' (said 'KON-er').
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningConnar is an -ar respelling of Connor, from the Irish Conchobhar, usually read 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf-lover'. The spelling is cosmetic; the fierce, loyal imagery of the Irish name carries through.
U.S. rank (2020)#7618 β†— Rising
2020 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 637

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200619922020

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

Connar is a spelling variant of Connor, from Irish Conchobhar, 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf-lover', a name famous from the Ulster Cycle. As Connor surged in the late twentieth century, spellings like Connar appeared alongside it.

This spelling was always rare, seen mostly in the two-thousands. It reads as a period respelling of Connor rather than a distinct name.

Did you know? Connar simply swaps the ending of Connor, a name from the Irish Conchobhar borne by a legendary king of Ulster in the old sagas.
Overall data confidence 55%
References β€” Connar β€” respelling of Connor; Irish Conchobhar

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Connar mean?

Connar is a form of Connor, from the Irish Conchobhar, meaning 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf-lover'.

How do you pronounce Connar?

It's said KON-er /ˈkΙ’n.ɚ/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Connar a boy or girl name?

Connar is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Connar?

Connar was a rare respelling, most seen in the two-thousands.

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