Meaning and history
Conall means “rule of a wolf,” deriving from Old Irish cú, meaning “hound,” “dog,” or “wolf” (genitive con), and fal, meaning “rule.” It is the name of several figures in Irish legend, including the hero Conall Cernach, or “Conall of the victories,” a member of the Red Branch of Ulster who avenged Cúchulainn’s death by killing Lugaid.
In 2025, 19 babies were recorded with the name Conall, ranking #5,045 among boys.