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Conroy

♂ Boy

Pronounced KON-roy /ˈkɒn.rɔɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish surname Conroy (Ó Conaire / Mac Conraoi), variously read as 'wise counselor' or 'hound of the plain'. An anglicized Gaelic name.Low

In 30 seconds: A hearty Irish name: Conroy means 'wise counselor' or 'hound of the plain' (said 'KON-roy').
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish surname Conroy (Ó Conaire / Mac Conraoi), variously read as 'wise counselor' or 'hound of the plain'. An anglicized Gaelic name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12654 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 307

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219222024

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

Conroy is an Irish surname (from Ó Conaire or Mac Conraoi), variously glossed 'wise counselor' or 'hound of the plain'. Carried into given-name use, it has a warm, sturdy 'Con-' sound and Celtic heritage (said 'KON-roy').

As a first name it appears rarely in the U.S. Hearty, Celtic, and surname-style.

Did you know? Conroy is an anglicized Irish surname, read as 'wise counselor' or 'hound of the plain' — sturdy and Gaelic (said 'KON-roy').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Conroy — Irish surname, 'wise counselor; hound of the plain'

Variations

ConriConaryConley

Nicknames

ConRoy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Conroy mean?

Conroy is an Irish surname read as 'wise counselor' or 'hound of the plain'.

How do you pronounce Conroy?

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

Is Conroy a boy or girl name?

Conroy is a boy's name.

How popular is Conroy?

Conroy is a rare given name in the U.S.

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