Boy · #12,141 in 2026

Conal

Conal is an Irish male given name. Notable people with the name include:Saint Conal, Irish bishop who flourished in the fifth century Conal Bonnar, former Irish sportsperson Conal Coad, opera singer Conal Gallen, Irish comedian and singer Conal Gregory, UK Conservative Party MP for York 1983–1992 Conal Groom, head coach at Seattle Rowing Center, Seattle, Washington Conal Holmes O'Connell…

Current Rank
#12,141
Peak Rank
#5,501 (1995)
Total Babies
126
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1963
First Year
2021
Last Year
1995
Peak Year
#5501
Peak Rank
126
Total Count
19
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Conal

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Conal is an Irish male given name. Notable people with the name include:Saint Conal, Irish bishop who flourished in the fifth century Conal Bonnar, former Irish sportsperson Conal Coad, opera singer Conal Gallen, Irish comedian and singer Conal Gregory, UK Conservative Party MP for York 1983–1992 Conal Groom, head coach at Seattle Rowing Center, Seattle, Washington Conal Holmes O'Connell…

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The Story of Conal

Conal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1963, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1995, when 10 Conals were born — ranking #5,501 that year. As of 2026, Conal ranks #12,141 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 126 Conals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Conal

Phonetically similar names — useful when Conal is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Kennel
  • Connell
  • Connel
  • Cannel
  • Kanal
  • Kinnell
  • Cannell
  • Kannel
  • Kanel
  • Canel
  • Cannelle
  • Camel

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Conal

What does the name Conal mean?
Conal is an Irish male given name. Notable people with the name include:Saint Conal, Irish bishop who flourished in the fifth century Conal Bonnar, former Irish sportsperson Conal Coad, opera singer Conal Gallen, Irish comedian and singer Conal Gregory, UK Conservative Party MP for York 1983–1992 Conal Groom, head coach at Seattle Rowing Center, Seattle, Washington Conal Holmes O'Connell…
How popular is Conal in 2026?
In 2026, Conal ranks #12,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Conal most popular?
Conal reached its peak popularity in 1995, ranking #5,501 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Conal a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Conal is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Conal?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Conal include Prakash, Juvon, Taray. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Conal

Conal is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1963 and has accumulated 126 births in the dataset. Conal's peak popularity came in 1995 when it ranked #5,501. Use the chart and map above to compare Conal's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.