Conar
Boy name · 43 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Conar: 43 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 9 births in 1991.
Rooted in Irish and Scottish Gaelic, Conar is a less common variant of Connor, itself an anglicisation of Conchobhar meaning "lover of hounds" or "wolf-lover." While no prominent historical figures bear this exact spelling, the name shares its heritage with legendary figures such as Conchobhar mac Nessa, the Ulster king in Irish mythology, and modern bearers like the Scottish footballer Conar MacLellan. Place connections are subtle but resonant: the river Conon in Ross-shire derives from the same Celtic root *cú* (hound). A distinctive alternative to the more familiar Connor, Conar offers a crisp, modern sound while retaining ancient Celtic strength, and has been a rare but steady choice for Scottish parents since the 1970s.
Boy 8 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19919 babies
- Latest (1998)
- #3584 babies
- Total births
- 43since 1991
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 52%vs prior 5y