Conan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Conan Name at a Glance

Name	Conan
Meaning	Hound; elevated. Famous bearer: Talk show host Conan O'Brien.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Conan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Conan means “Hound; elevated. Famous bearer: Talk show host Conan O'Brien”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Conan Name Origin

Our database records Conan under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Conan a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Conan is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Conan

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