Meaning and history
Connell is an Anglicized Irish given name and surname derived from Conall. Conall is traditionally analyzed from Celtic elements associated with a hound or wolf and valour or rule, yielding interpretations such as “strong wolf,” though the exact ancient compound is debated. Several figures named Conall appear in Irish legend and early history. A notable bearer is English footballer Connell Rawlinson. Conall remains the standard Irish given-name spelling, while Connell often reflects surname influence.
20062006: 18 births, rank #4,865
2007: 22 births, rank #4,375
2008: 15 births, rank #5,767
2009: 23 births, rank #4,278
2010: 14 births, rank #6,036
20112011: 23 births, rank #4,221
2012: 24 births, rank #4,131
2013: 19 births, rank #4,804
2014: 26 births, rank #3,891
2015: 22 births, rank #4,407
20162016: 13 births, rank #6,349
2017: 19 births, rank #4,935
2018: 11 births, rank #7,136
2019: 26 births, rank #4,003
2020: 31 births, rank #3,497
20212021: 42 births, rank #2,918
2022: 46 births, rank #2,793
2023: 36 births, rank #3,293
2024: 34 births, rank #3,394
20252025: 38 births, rank #3,128
In 2025, 38 babies were recorded with the name Connell, ranking #3,128 among boys.