Conn
About Conn
Conn is a masculine name with ancient Irish origins, derived from the Gaelic word 'conn' meaning 'wisdom' or 'chief.' In Irish mythology and history, Conn of the Hundred Battles was a legendary High King of Ireland. The name's brevity gives it a strong, direct quality while its history provides substantial cultural depth. Though uncommon in modern usage outside of Ireland, Conn has maintained a presence in Irish families and among those with Irish heritage. The name's simplicity makes it easy to pronounce and remember, while its historical significance gives it gravitas. Conn offers an authentic connection to Irish heritage in a concise, powerful form that contrasts with longer Celtic names.
Pronounced KAHN.
As of October 2026, Conn ranked #8104 in US births in 1989 SSA, peaked at #2881 in 1951.
AI-written. Reviewed by Pamela Redmond
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Conn on lists
Famous Conns
- Conn Cétchathach (Conn of the Hundred Battles)
legendary High King of Ireland
- Conn O'Neill
1st Earl of Tyrone, King of Tír Eógain, Ireland
- Constantine Falkland Cary "Conn" Smythe
Canadian ice hockey team owner
- Francis Constantine "Conn" Ward
Irish politician
- Conn Iggulden
British children's author
- (Hugh) Conn McCall
Irish cricketer
- Conn Francis Findlay
American rower and sailor
Conn in pop culture
- Conn.
Abbreviation for Connecticut, USA
- Conn
main character in Dion Boucicault's "The Shaughraun" (1874)
- Conn
one of King Lir and Eve's three sons in the myth The Children of Lir