Connel
Boy name · 26 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Connel: 26 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 1996.
With roots in Irish and Scottish Gaelic heritage, Connel is a streamlined variant of the surname Connell, ultimately derived from the Old Irish name Conall, meaning "strong wolf" or "wolf ruler." This masculine given name shares its etymological origins with the legendary Ulster hero Conall Cernach. In Scotland, the name is most visibly celebrated in the landscape of Argyll, where the Connel Bridge spans the narrows of Loch Etive near Oban—a striking feat of engineering that anchors the name in the Scottish landscape. While less common than its double-‘l’ counterpart, Connel offers a clean, modern spelling that retains the same rugged Celtic charm and sense of ancestral connection, making it a distinctive choice for parents drawn to tradition with a twist.
Boy 7 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19965 babies
- Latest (2006)
- #5843 babies
- Total births
- 26since 1992
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 33%vs prior 5y