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At a Glance: Name: Conall – Meaning: strong hound ("hound/dog" + "prince, chief") – Origin: Irish (Old Irish/Celtic) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: KUN-ul
Conall is an Irish name rooted in Old Irish Celtic, pronounced KUN-ul. You'll often see it said to mean 'strong wolf,' but that's not accurate — the underlying Celtic root *kū means 'dog' or 'hound,' so 'strong hound' or 'hound-chief' is the truer translation. It's a bold, exploratory pick for parents drawn to a name with real historical grounding.
Meaning & Origin of Conall
Meaning: Strong hound ("hound/dog" + "prince, chief").
Origin: Irish (Old Irish/Celtic).
A common claim: Very widely said to mean 'strong wolf.' Actually: The Celtic root *kū actually means 'dog' or 'hound', not 'wolf'; 'mighty hound' or 'hound-chief' is a more accurate rendering.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Conall
Phonetic: KUN-ul IPA: /ˈkʌnəl/
Popularity of Conall
In U.S. Social Security data spanning 1983 to 2024, Conall hit its highest point at #2892 in 2016, when 41 boys were given the name; by 2024 it had dropped to #3610, with just 31 boys named Conall that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1983–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Conall mean?
Strong hound (“hound/dog” + “prince, chief”). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Conall)
How do you pronounce Conall?
Conall is pronounced KUN-ul (IPA: /ˈkʌnəl/).
Is Conall a popular name right now?
Conall peaked at #2892 in 2016 and is ranked #3610 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1983–2024.)
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