Conan
Conan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkoʊnən/ · /ˈkəʊnən/
Meaning and origin of Conan
Root meaning: “dog”
- A male given name from Irish.
Etymology
From Irish Conán, from Middle Irish Conán, from Primitive Irish ᚉᚑᚅᚐᚅᚅ (conann), a derivative of Proto-Celtic *kū (“dog”), from Proto-Indo-European *ḱwṓ.
How popular is Conan?
Since 1880, 2,438 boys in the U.S. have been named Conan. Its highest rank for boys was #1087 in 1972. In 2025, 98 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Conan FAQ
What does the name Conan mean?
Conan traces back to a root meaning "dog". A male given name from Irish. From Irish Conán, from Middle Irish Conán, from Primitive Irish ᚉᚑᚅᚐᚅᚅ (conann), a derivative of Proto-Celtic *kū (“dog”), from Proto-Indo-European *ḱwṓ.
What is the origin of the name Conan?
Conan is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Conan?
Since 1880, 2,438 boys in the U.S. have been named Conan. Its highest rank for boys was #1087 in 1972. In 2025, 98 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Conan a boy or girl name?
Conan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,438 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.