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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Little hound
- Origin
- Irish
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KOH-nan
Conan is an Irish boy's name that means "little hound." You may have seen it glossed as "little wolf," a reading Conan the Barbarian helped popularize, but the root *kū means "dog," not "wolf," so "little hound" is the more accurate meaning. It's pronounced KOH-nan, and it has a bold, worldly feel.
Meaning & Origin of Conan
Meaning: Little hound.
Origin: Irish.
A common claim: Popularly glossed as 'little wolf' (reinforced by Conan the Barbarian). Actually: The underlying root *kū means 'dog', not 'wolf' — 'little hound/dog' is more accurate than the popular 'little wolf.'
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Conan
KOH-nanIPA /ˈkoʊnən/
Popularity of Conan
Conan ranked #2010 in the U.S. in 2024, with 76 babies given the name. Its highest ranking was #1088 in 1972, when 56 babies were named Conan.
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FAQ
What does the name Conan mean?
Little hound. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Conan?
Conan is pronounced KOH-nan (IPA: /ˈkoʊnən/).
Is Conan a popular name right now?
Conan peaked at #1088 in 1972 and is ranked #2010 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1923–2024.)
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