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Konan

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOH-nan /ˈkoʊ.nən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Conan — from the Irish, 'a little hound/wolf; a hound (a warrior)'; made known by Conan the Barbarian; we note the pop-culture linkLow

In 30 seconds: A little hound; a hound-warrior: Konan spells Conan. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningA spelling of Conan — from the Irish, 'a little hound/wolf; a hound (a warrior)'; made known by Conan the Barbarian; we note the pop-culture link
U.S. rank (2025)#4327 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 145

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519722025

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

Konan is a spelling of Conan — from the Irish, 'a little hound/wolf; a hound (a warrior)' (made known by Conan the Barbarian; we note the pop-culture link). A crisp, classic name (said 'KOH-nan').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Conan. Rare in this form, a-little-hound at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Conan means 'a little hound/wolf; a hound (a warrior)' in Irish — Konan is a spelling, crisp and classic (made known by Conan the Barbarian; we note the pop-culture link; said 'KOH-nan').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Conan — pop-culture link noted

Variations

ConanKonnanConyn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Konan mean?

Konan spells Conan — Irish 'a little hound/wolf; a hound (a warrior)'. We note the pop-culture link (Conan the Barbarian).

How do you pronounce Konan?

It's said KOH-nan /ˈkoʊ.nən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Konan a boy or girl name?

Konan is a boy's name.

How popular is Konan?

Konan is a very rare name in the U.S.

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