The baby name Conlon is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɒn.lən/ (CON-lən).
Conlon is Irish in Origin.
The baby name Conlon is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɒn.lən/ (CON-lən).
Conlon is Irish in Origin.
Conlon is an Irish surname adopted as a given name, rooted in the Gaelic patronymics Ó Conluain and, in some lines, Ó Conalláin. Conluan combines cú (hound, warrior) with a stem akin to lúan (vigorous, fierce), while Conallán is a diminutive of Conall (“strong, valorous” or “wolf-hound”). The sense that emerges is one of courage and martial strength - often glossed as “valiant hound” or “strong champion.”
As a family name it is well attested across Connacht and Ulster, appearing in medieval records and later parish rolls, and it spread widely through 19th‑century emigration to Britain, North America, and Australia. Conlon remains primarily a surname but has seen modest given‑name use in recent decades alongside other Irish surname names. Variant spellings and cognates include Conlan, Conlen, Connellan (related), and the older O’Conlon; the Irish forms are Ó Conluain and Ó Conalláin. Diminutives or anglicized short forms are uncommon.
| Conlon Nancarrow Conlon Nancarrow was an innovative musician from the United States, best known for his complex compositions for player piano. Born in 1912, he pushed the boundaries of rhythm and tempo in music. His Studies for Player Piano are particularly notable for their intricate and groundbreaking use of the instrument. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| United States | Boys | 2014 | #887 | 5 | 7,361 |
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