The baby name Conar is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KOH-nar (IPA: /ˈkoʊnər/).
The baby name Conar is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KOH-nar (IPA: /ˈkoʊnər/).
Conar is Gaelic, Irish in Origin.
Conar is a modern English respelling of Conor/Connor, rooted in the Old Irish personal name Conchobhar (modern Irish Conchúr). The first element, con, means "hound" or "wolf"; the second is debated, often explained as cobar "desire/aid." Together it yields the traditional sense "lover of hounds" or "hound-desiring," sometimes broadened to "strong-willed." The -ar ending reflects a phonetic variant rather than a separate Gaelic form, and the name is pronounced like Connor (CON-ar).
The name's lineage runs through early Ireland, borne by the legendary Ulster king Conchobar mac Nessa and several medieval rulers and saints, later Anglicized as Conor/Connor and widely carried in the Irish diaspora. Conar is rare, appearing in Scotland, England, and North America from the late 20th century as a streamlined, distinctive spelling. Variants and related forms include Conor, Connor, Conner, Konnor, Konor; Irish Conchúr/Conchobhar; diminutive Con; and the surname O'Connor.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| United States | Boys | 2011 | #848 | 8 | 7,432 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Conar is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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