Connell

Connell - A very unique male name

Connell appeared on the charts for the first time in 1948 on position #1586. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Connell and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Connell? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Connell. The baby boy name Connell was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3900 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Connell peaked in popularity 72 years ago in 1954 on position 1148.

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Connell is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Connell is currently topping the baby name charts in Illinois at position #1,329 - and is the least popular in Illinois at position #1,329.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Connell is where you live.

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Connell origin and meaning

Irish surname transfer

From the Irish surname O'Connell — descendant of Conall, a Celtic name probably meaning 'strong wolf' or 'high and mighty'

Connell is the Irish surname of Daniel O'Connell, the Liberator, carried into first-name use in the surname style. Its root Conall is an old Celtic name whose exact sense is disputed between 'strong wolf' and other readings, so the surname's own meaning stays uncertain. Sally Rooney's Connell Waldron, in Normal People, gave the name a modern fictional face.

Origin uncertain

Connell is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Connell, pop culture references for the name Connell and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Connell

We've found the following names that sound similar to Connell, sorted by popularity.

Camilo / Conley / Camille / Camillo / Conall / Chanel / Canelo / Camile / Camil /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Connell

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Connell a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Connell?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KON-el · /ˈkɑnəl/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Conall — The old Irish given name inside the surname.
• Connel — Single-l spelling of the surname.

Famous bearers

• Connell Waldron — The male lead of Sally Rooney's novel Normal People and its television adaptation (Fictional, 2018) Fictional

Style

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Why parents choose it

Parents choose Connell for Irish heritage in a surname form that Normal People made feel tender and contemporary.

Worth knowing

• Daniel O'Connell is the towering surname association in Ireland; elsewhere the Rooney character leads.