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The baby name Conrad is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced UK: /ˈkɒn.rəd/; US: /ˈkɑːn.rəd/; respelling: KON-rəd.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: UK: /ˈkɒn.rəd/; US: /ˈkɑːn.rəd/; respelling: KON-rəd

What is the meaning of the name Conrad ?

The baby name Conrad is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced UK: /ˈkɒn.rəd/; US: /ˈkɑːn.rəd/; respelling: KON-rəd.

Conrad is in Origin.

Conrad is a Germanic given name from Old High German kuoni “brave, bold” and rāt “counsel,” yielding the sense “brave counsel” or “bold advisor.” It flourished among medieval German nobility and clergy, borne by rulers such as Conrad I of East Francia, Conrad II the Salian (Holy Roman Emperor), and Conrad III of the Hohenstaufen, and by saints including Conrad of Constance and Conrad of Piacenza. The name entered English through medieval Latin records (Conradus/Cunradus) and later German influence, saw a 19th-century revival, and was further familiarized by the writer Joseph Conrad.

International variants include Konrad (German, Polish, Scandinavian), Konrád (Hungarian, Czech), Corrado (Italian), Conrado (Spanish, Portuguese), and Coenraad/Koenraad (Dutch). Related short forms are Kurt in German and Con in English; Koni/Konny appear in German. While never overly trendy, Conrad offers a sturdy, time-tested profile that balances medieval heritage with modern clarity.

Conrad has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Conrad

Conrad Bain Actor · Born 1923 · Canada Conrad Bain was a Canadian actor best known for his role as Phillip Drummond on the popular TV show Diff'rent Strokes. He also appeared in the sitcom Maude, playing the character Dr. Arthur Harmon. Bain's performances in these series made him a familiar face on television during the 1970s and 1980s. Conrad III of Germany Royal · Born 1093 · Germany Conrad III of Germany was a prominent figure in the 12th century as the first King of Germany from the Hohenstaufen dynasty. He is most famous for his role in the Second Crusade, where he led German forces alongside King Louis VII of France. Despite facing challenges during his reign, Conrad's leadership marked a significant period in medieval European history. Conrad Vernon Actor · Born 1968 · United States Conrad Vernon is best known for his work as a director and voice actor in animated films. He co-directed the hit movies 'Shrek 2' and 'Monsters vs. Aliens', and voiced the character Gingerbread Man in the 'Shrek' series. Born in 1968 in the United States, he has made significant contributions to the animation industry.
Conrad Janis Actor · Born 1928 · United States Conrad Janis was an American actor best known for his role as Mindy's father, Fred McConnell, on the TV show Mork & Mindy. He also appeared in films like The Buddy Holly Story and The Cable Guy. Besides acting, he was a talented jazz trombonist, leading the Beverly Hills Unlisted Jazz Band for many years.

Conrad – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 836
NA 0 #26 8 2,537
MT 0 #42 2 1,767
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
JM 0 #85 9 3,714
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
QA 0 #104 3 7,011
PH 0 #106 5 5,607
Norway Boys 2025 #118 17 444
OM 0 #118 4 6,215
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
Switzerland Boys 2024 #136 2 1,769
BN Boys 0 #136 4 6,332
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
BW Boys 0 #138 12 4,685
MT Boys 0 #145 32 4,064
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
Sweden Boys 2022 #174 9 1,509
NA Boys 0 #177 59 6,830
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
JM Boys 0 #184 91 6,876
LU Girls 0 #185 6 4,850
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
PL 0 #211 2 2,600
LU Boys 0 #218 3 4,970
MO Boys 0 #228 7 5,842
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
TW Boys 0 #254 3 7,111
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
Canada Boys 2024 #267 40 2,588
NG 0 #269 4 5,926
SG 0 #275 8 11,010
JM Girls 0 #277 2 7,507
SA 0 #285 11 10,560
ZA 0 #293 155 14,421
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #303 3 6,530
DK Boys 0 #306 20 7,401
PL Boys 0 #317 19 6,459
CN Boys 0 #323 9 9,639
GH Boys 0 #326 20 8,138
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
PH Boys 0 #331 53 11,440
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
HK 0 #337 12 8,483
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
MY 0 #351 4 12,352
MU Boys 0 #363 7 8,477
France Boys 2021 #372 16 2,865
United States Boys 2024 #409 654 7,044
Germany 0 #411 27 2,542
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
Austria Boys 0 #432 11 2,180
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
ZA Boys 0 #438 1,251 25,619
HK Boys 0 #439 89 12,905
CM Boys 0 #453 98 12,054
CR Boys 0 #462 26 10,188
AR Boys 0 #482 2 7,628
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
PA Boys 0 #498 8 9,305
RU Boys 0 #523 4 12,621
CM Girls 0 #557 4 11,671
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
BO Boys 0 #619 4 9,244
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
SG Boys 0 #642 56 17,960
Finland Boys 2026 #646 37 3,552
HK Girls 0 #648 3 16,104
QA Boys 0 #678 30 18,093
CL Boys 0 #695 6 13,390
Germany Boys 0 #743 211 5,697
KW Boys 0 #752 18 18,755
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #780 6 12,213
Spain Boys 0 #815 116 5,610
NL Boys 0 #831 121 5,873
PE Boys 0 #867 12 14,506
OM Boys 0 #871 11 17,948
CO Boys 0 #905 16 15,656
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
EG Boys 0 #920 6 15,035
NG Boys 0 #921 31 16,906
MX Boys 0 #955 28 16,355
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,041 52 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,048 64 25,439
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,229 8 25,928
DZ 0 #1,233 2 20,130
TR 0 #1,250 5 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,391 81 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,469 146 28,008

Conrad is popular in 69 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Norway
Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Conrad

Conrad is predominantly a boy's name.
Conrad is a 2 syllable name, pronounced UK: /ˈkɒn.rəd/; US: /ˈkɑːn.rəd/; respelling: KON-rəd.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Konrad, Konrád, Conrado, Corrado, Conradin and Conradus.
Yes, very popular — Conrad ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Conrad ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Conrad's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #413 in 2011 to #372 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 4 notable people named Conrad are in our database, including Conrad Bain (Actor), Conrad III of Germany (Royal), Conrad Vernon (Actor).