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Konner

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Pronounced KON-ur /ˈkɒn.ɚ/Medium

Meaning: Konner is a modern respelling of Connor, from the Irish Conchobhar — usually explained from con ('hound; wolf') plus an element read as 'desiring' or 'lover of', giving 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf lover'. Connor is overwhelmingly a boys' name; the use here for a girl is a minority choice, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: An Irish classic respelled: Konner is Connor, often read 'lover of hounds' (said 'KON-ur'). Usually a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningKonner is a modern respelling of Connor, from the Irish Conchobhar — usually explained from con ('hound; wolf') plus an element read as 'desiring' or 'lover of', giving 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf lover'. Connor is overwhelmingly a boys' name; the use here for a girl is a minority choice, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14383 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 158

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919932024

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

Konner respells Connor, an Anglicization of the Irish Conchobhar — a name borne by Conchobhar mac Nessa, the legendary king of Ulster in the Ulster Cycle. The etymology is usually given as con ('hound; wolf') plus a second element read as 'desiring', hence 'lover of hounds', though scholars are not unanimous. Connor became a top boys' name in English-speaking countries in the 1990s, and spellings like Konner followed. Its use for a girl is uncommon, and we note the lean plainly (said 'KON-ur').

For girls it is very rare in the U.S., against far heavier boys' use. Very rare for girls, Irish, and sturdy.

Did you know? Connor comes from the Old Irish Conchobhar, a name carried by legendary kings of Ulster and usually read as 'lover of hounds'. Konner is the modern respelling, and it leans strongly to boys, which we note (said 'KON-ur').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Konner — Respelling of Connor; Irish Conchobhar; 'lover of hounds' commonly given; boy-leaning

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Konner mean?

Konner respells Connor, from Irish Conchobhar, usually read 'lover of hounds', though the etymology is debated.

How do you pronounce Konner?

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

Is Konner a boy or girl name?

Konner is overwhelmingly a boy's name; its use for a girl is uncommon, which we note.

How popular is Konner?

Konner is very rare for girls in the U.S. and considerably more common for boys.

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