Boy's name

Conall

“KON-al”

'strong as a wolf' or 'strong wolf'

ConnallConal

The story behind the name

Conall Cernach was a Red Branch champion who avenged Cú Chulainn's death. Conall Gulban, son of Niall of the Nine Hostages, founded the kingdom of Tír Chonaill (Donegal, 'Conall's land') and the O'Donnells descend from him.

Its age Associated with AD 450 — Patrick & the Rise of the Uí Néill. See Ireland in that year on the atlas ↗

Where the name belongs

Donegal

Surnames built on this name

Conlan · Ó Conalláin / Ó Caoindealbháin

Quick answers

How do you pronounce Conall?

Conall is pronounced “KON-al”. Irish has three main dialect groups (Ulster, Connacht and Munster) and many names are said differently in each. The respellings here give the pronunciation most commonly heard in Irish English; where a well-known variant exists, both are shown.

What does the name Conall mean?

Conall means 'strong as a wolf' or 'strong wolf'.

Is Conall a boy's or a girl's name?

Conall is traditionally a boy's name in Ireland.

How popular is the name Conall in Ireland?

Conall was the number 97 boys' name in the Republic of Ireland in 2025, from number 140 ten years earlier. That is its best year yet. Source: the CSO's register of names given three or more times.

How else is Conall spelled?

Other spellings and equivalents include Connall, Conal. Irish names were written down by English-speaking clerks for centuries, which is why so many spellings survive for one name.

In the register

#97 for boys in 2025 (#140 in 2015)

The full register → CSO, Republic of Ireland, names given three or more times.

Related names

Conán Conchobhar Conn Conaire Niall Aodh Colm Cathaoir

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