Connolly

A unisex name of Irish origin, meaning fierce warrior; from conall meaning wolf.

Babies a year
7
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list

Connolly by the numbers

Connolly was given to 7 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.

Its best year in America so far is the most recent one on record, which means it was still climbing when the records end.

Spelled almost the same

Other names in the records within a letter or two of Connolly. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.

  • Connellydescendant of Conall the strong wolf12 in the US (2017)

Other names that mean a warrior

Like Connolly, each of these has a warrior in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Wyattbrave in war9,768 in the US (2017)
  • Owenyoung warrior, well-born9,341 in the US (2017)
  • Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
  • Nolanchampion, descendant of the noble one5,403 in the US (2017)
  • Milessoldier; merciful3,615 in the US (2017)
  • Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 in the US (2017)

Other names that mean a wolf

Like Connolly, each of these has a wolf in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Connorlover of hounds; wolf lover6,405 in the US (2017)
  • Conorlover of hounds; wolf lover1,127 in the US (2017)
  • Raulwolf counsel; a form of Ralph or Raoul555 in the US (2017)
  • Ralphwolf counsel541 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Guadaluperiver of the wolf439 in the US (2017)
  • Randywolf shield; form of Randolph386 in the US (2017)

Names about as common as Connolly

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