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Conall vs Tynan

Which is more popular?
Conall and Tynan are given to a similar number of US babies today.
ConallTynan
Meaning strong wolf (disputed) dark, dusky
Origin irish irish
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation KON-al TY-nuhn
Syllables 2 2
First appeared00
Peak year2016 (41)1994 (38)
In 202500
TrendSteadyDeclining
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Conall Tynan
20002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeConallTynan
2020s 162 30
2010s 317 92
2000s 238 240
1990s 55 260
1980s 6 109

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.

What does Tynan mean?

Anglicized from Irish O Teimhneain, from a diminutive of Old Irish 'teimhean' meaning 'dark, dusky, gloom'. (A minority source instead links it to O Tadhgain, 'poet', but the 'dark' derivation is the one usually given.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Conall or Tynan more popular?

Conall and Tynan are given to a similar number of US babies today.

What is the difference between Conall and Tynan?

Conall means strong wolf (disputed) (irish origin), while Tynan means dark, dusky (irish origin).

Which name is older, Conall or Tynan?

In US records, Conall first appears in 0 and Tynan in 0, so Conall has the longer recorded history.