Irish boy name
Conall Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Conall means strong wolf. From Old Irish con, hound or wolf, and val, mighty
Conall is a long-standing Irish name often explained as strong wolf, from words for hound and strength. It was borne by many early kings and heroes, including Conall Cernach, a warrior of the Ulster Cycle, and by Saint Conall. The name gave rise to the Donegal territory of Tír Chonaill. Conall has a firm, confident sound and a very clear Irish identity. It appeals to families who like strong, historic names but would like something less common than Conor or Cian.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Conall
ConnellConalConnall
Conall popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2025 Conall ranked #99 in Ireland (59 babies) and #5,074 in the US (19 babies). It is far more popular in Ireland than in America.
Ireland (boys)United States (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 Conall mean?
Conall means "strong wolf". From Old Irish con, hound or wolf, and val, mighty.
How do you pronounce Conall?
Conall is pronounced KON-al.
What is the origin of Conall?
Conall is of Irish origin. From Old Irish con, hound or wolf, and val, mighty.