Connell
Meaningstrong as a wolf · Irish
- US rank
- #3,128
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,333 in 1954
38 babies were named Connell in the US in 2025. It has climbed 369 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Connell you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 45,045 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Connell, 38 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Connell would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryConnell first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1954, when it reached #1,333.
- Then vs nowConnell is 2.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 103,093 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 45,045.
- TrendConnell has climbed 369 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,128. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Irish, Connell means “strong as a wolf”. Our records link it to Celtic and Irish roots.
About the name Connell
Connell is a boy name of Celtic and Irish origin meaning “strong as a wolf”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Connell for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 108 of those 113 years. Its best year was 1954, when it ranked #1,333 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,128, with 38 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.8 | 260,223 boys |
| 1920s | 6.7 | 148,810 boys |
| 1930s | 9.2 | 108,696 boys |
| 1940s | 8.0 | 125,471 boys |
| 1950s | 11 | 87,108 boys |
| 1960s | 10.0 | 100,402 boys |
| 1970s | 9.0 | 111,235 boys |
| 1980s | 5.9 | 168,067 boys |
| 1990s | 8.1 | 123,153 boys |
| 2000s | 9.4 | 106,496 boys |
| 2010s | 10 | 95,329 boys |
| 2020s | 22 | 45,732 boys |
Other spellings of Connell
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Connell
What does the name Connell mean?
Connell means “strong as a wolf” in Irish.
What is the origin of the name Connell?
Connell has Celtic, Irish roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Connell a boy or girl name?
Connell is a boy name.
How popular is the name Connell?
Connell ranked #3,128 for US boys in 2025, given to 38 babies. Its best year was 1954 (#1,333).