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Connelly

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Connelly

Pronounced KON-uh-lee /ˈkɒn.ə.li/Medium

Meaning: An Irish surname, a form of Connolly (O Conghaile) — from a personal name tied to 'valorous, brave' or 'as fierce as a hound.' A warm Irish surname-style pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A three-beat name: Connelly — an Irish surname, 'valorous, brave' (said 'KON-uh-lee'). An Irish surname-name, a form of Connolly, which we note.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningAn Irish surname, a form of Connolly (O Conghaile) — from a personal name tied to 'valorous, brave' or 'as fierce as a hound.' A warm Irish surname-style pick.
U.S. rank (2020)#6705 ↗ Rising
2020 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 117

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019922020

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

Connelly is an Irish surname (O Conghaile), tied to 'valorous, brave'; an Irish surname-name (said 'KON-uh-lee').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, Irish, and warm.

Did you know? Connelly is an Irish surname — O Conghaile, tied to 'valorous' or 'brave' — carried by writers and worn now as a first name (said 'KON-uh-lee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Connelly — Irish surname; form of Connolly; 'valorous'

Variations

ConnollyConley

Nicknames

Conn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Connelly mean?

Connelly is an Irish surname, a form of Connolly (O Conghaile), tied to 'valorous, brave.'

How do you pronounce Connelly?

It's said KON-uh-lee /ˈkɒn.ə.li/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Connelly a boy or girl name?

Here Connelly is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Connelly?

Connelly is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.

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