Conall
Conall first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2016, when 41 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Conall popular?
Steady Conall has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2016.
| 2020s | 162 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 317 | |
| 2000s | 238 | |
| 1990s | 55 | |
| 1980s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Conall mean?
Popularly glossed as 'strong wolf', from Old Irish 'con' ('hound/wolf') plus a second element. This is DISPUTED: the rigorous etymology derives it from Proto-Celtic *kuno- ('hound') + *walos ('prince, chief'), giving 'strong hound' or 'mighty chief' rather than literally 'wolf'. Flagged as uncertain.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Conall mean?
Conall means strong wolf (disputed). Popularly glossed as 'strong wolf', from Old Irish 'con' ('hound/wolf') plus a second element. This is DISPUTED: the rigorous etymology derives it from Proto-Celtic *kuno- ('hound') + *walos ('prince, chief'), giving 'strong hound' or 'mighty chief' rather than literally 'wolf'. Flagged as uncertain.
What is the origin of the name Conall?
Conall is of irish origin.
How do you pronounce Conall?
Conall is pronounced “KON-al.”
Is Conall a boy or a girl name?
Conall is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Conall a popular name right now?
Conall has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2016.
How popular is the name Conall?
In 2025, Conall ranked #5074 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Conall most popular?
Conall was most popular in 2016, when about 41 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Conall?
Names similar to Conall include Fionn, Tynan, Tadhg, Egan, Oisin.
What names go well with Conall?
irish names that pair well with Conall include Ryan, Liam, Aiden, Sean, Aidan.