Irish boy name
Conn Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Conn means chief, wisdom. From Old Irish conn, linked to wisdom or leadership, the name of Conn of the Hundred Battles.
Conn Cétchathach, Conn of the Hundred Battles, is a legendary High King of Ireland whose name gives rise to the name of the province of Connacht, home of the descendants of Conn. He is said to have lived at Tara and to be an ancestor of kings such as Cormac mac Airt. The name is associated with leadership and wisdom, and it forms the root of surnames such as Quinn. Conn is short and strong, rare outside Ireland, and still used there. It is a good choice for a family with Connacht roots.
Variants of Conn
CondConConnla
Well-known people named Conn
Conn Iggulden.
Conn popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2025 Conn ranked #161 in Ireland (30 babies) and #8,103 in the US (5 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 Conn mean?
Conn means "chief, wisdom". From Old Irish conn, linked to wisdom or leadership, the name of Conn of the Hundred Battles.
How do you pronounce Conn?
Conn is pronounced KUN.
What is the origin of Conn?
Conn is of Irish origin. From Old Irish conn, linked to wisdom or leadership, the name of Conn of the Hundred Battles.