Irish boy name
Conaire Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Conaire means legendary high king. Old Irish name of a legendary High King, of uncertain meaning.
Conaire Mór is a High King of Ireland in the Kings Cycle, whose reign is remembered as a golden age until the breaking of his geasa, a set of taboos laid on him, led to his death in the hostel of Da Derga. The tale, known as Togail Bruidne Da Derga, is one of the great old Irish stories. The name is rare and its meaning is uncertain. Conaire has a gentle sound and a clear Irish association with kingship and fate, and it is a worthwhile alternative to similar names like Conor or Conall.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Conaire
ConaryConaire MórConairí
Conaire popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2011 Conaire ranked #730 in Ireland (3 babies). It is too rare to appear in US rankings.
Ireland (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Conaire mean?
Conaire means "legendary high king". Old Irish name of a legendary High King, of uncertain meaning.
How do you pronounce Conaire?
Conaire is pronounced KUN-uh-ree.
What is the origin of Conaire?
Conaire is of Irish origin. Old Irish name of a legendary High King, of uncertain meaning.