Conn

At a Glance

Meaning

Linked to Conall, from a Celtic root roughly meaning 'high' or 'mighty'; popularly glossed as 'chief' or 'wisdom'

Origin

Old Irish

Gender

Primarily used for boys

Pronunciation

KAHNListen

Conn is an Old Irish name, pronounced KAHN, and it's linked to Conall, which comes from a Celtic root roughly meaning 'high' or 'mighty.' You may see it glossed online as 'chief' or 'wisdom,' but that likely comes from a mix-up with the unrelated Old Irish word conn, meaning 'sense, reason.' The name itself isn't a direct word for either one.

Meaning & Origin of Conn

Meaning: Linked to Conall, from a Celtic root roughly meaning 'high' or 'mighty'; popularly glossed as 'chief' or 'wisdom'.

Origin: Old Irish.

A common claim: Conn means 'chief' or 'intelligence/sense' Actually: The 'chief'/'wisdom' gloss likely comes from mixing up the name Conn with the unrelated Old Irish word conn ('sense, reason'); linguistically the name is tied to Conall, from a root meaning roughly 'high, mighty,' not a direct word for 'chief' or 'intelligence.'

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Conn

Popularity of Conn

Conn peaked at #2881 in 1951, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its latest ranking in the data is #8104 in 1989, with 5 babies, so it has always been a rare choice.

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FAQ

What does the name Conn mean?

Linked to Conall, from a Celtic root roughly meaning ‘high’ or ‘mighty’; popularly glossed as ‘chief’ or ‘wisdom’. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Conn?

Conn is pronounced KAHN (IPA: /kɒn/).

Is Conn a popular name right now?

Conn peaked at #2881 in 1951 and is ranked #8104 as of 1989. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–1989.)

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