Conley

At a Glance

Meaning

Descendant of Conghalach

Origin

Irish (surname)

Gender

Neutral

Pronunciation

KAHN-leeListen

Conley is a neutral name, pronounced KAHN-lee, with roots as an Irish surname carrying the meaning 'descendant of Conghalach.' You might come across a claim that it means 'descendant of Conlaodh' instead, but Wiktionary traces it to Ó Conghalaigh and Ó Conghaile, patronyms of Conghalach — a different root name than that popular version. For parents drawn to surname-style, globally rooted first names, Conley fits that explorer category.

Meaning & Origin of Conley

Meaning: Descendant of Conghalach.

Origin: Irish (surname).

A common claim: Sometimes said to mean 'descendant of Conlaodh.' Actually: Wiktionary derives Conley from Ó Conghalaigh/Ó Conghaile, meaning 'descendant of Conghalach' — a different root name than Conlaodh.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Conley

Popularity of Conley

Conley hit its high point in Social Security records in 1905, ranking #709 with 12 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had drifted down to #2309, with 61 babies recorded.

Names Like Conley

These names share Conley’s style, era or origin.

• Brecken
• Calloway
• Daley
• Dempsey
• Everen
• Fallon

FAQ

What does the name Conley mean?

Descendant of Conghalach. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Conley?

Conley is pronounced KAHN-lee (IPA: /ˈkɑːnli/).

Is Conley a popular name right now?

Conley peaked at #709 in 1905 and is ranked #2309 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1882–2024.)

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