Connell vs Nevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nevin

Boy #3,361 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little saint, holy one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,361
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nev

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Connell Rank #3,401
Nevin Rank #3,361

Nevin is more popular, ranked #3361 vs #3401 for Connell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Connell ___

  • Connell James
  • Connell Patrick
  • Connell Declan
  • Connell Seamus
  • Connell Thomas
  • Connell Finn

Nevin ___

  • Nevin Patrick
  • Nevin James
  • Nevin Michael
  • Nevin Thomas
  • Nevin Sean
  • Nevin Liam

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Connell

Declan Cormac Niamh Aoife Fionn

If you choose Nevin

Declan Brennan Siobhan Aoife Cormac

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connell or Nevin more popular?

Nevin is more popular, ranked #3361 compared to Connell at #3401 in the United States.

What do Connell and Nevin mean?

Connell means "strong wolf, wolf valor" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nevin means "little saint, holy one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Connell and Nevin boy or girl names?

Connell is primarily a boy name. Nevin is primarily a boy name.

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