Conrad
Conrad: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑnɹæd/ · /ˈkɒnɹæd/
Meaning and origin of Conrad
Root meaning: “bold, brave”
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
A variant of German Konrad, ultimately from Proto-West Germanic *Kōnirād, from *kōnī (“bold, brave”) + *rād (“counsel”). Cognate of Old English Cēnrēd, Dutch Koenraad and Icelandic Konráð.
How popular is Conrad?
Since 1880, 16 girls and 39,282 boys in the U.S. have been named Conrad (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4398 in 1927. Its highest rank for boys was #213 in 1931. In 2025 it ranked #417 for boys, with 770 babies given the name.
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Conrad FAQ
What does the name Conrad mean?
Conrad traces back to a root meaning "bold, brave". A male given name from the Germanic languages. A variant of German Konrad, ultimately from Proto-West Germanic *Kōnirād, from *kōnī (“bold, brave”) + *rād (“counsel”). Cognate of Old English Cēnrēd, Dutch Koenraad and Icelandic Konráð.
What is the origin of the name Conrad?
Conrad is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Conrad?
Since 1880, 16 girls and 39,282 boys in the U.S. have been named Conrad (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4398 in 1927. Its highest rank for boys was #213 in 1931. In 2025 it ranked #417 for boys, with 770 babies given the name.
Is Conrad a boy or girl name?
Conrad is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 16 girls and 39,282 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.