Connelly

Q: How popular is the name Connelly?

Connelly is ranked #7336 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ k-AHN-uhl-ee ]

Boy Name #7,336 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Connelly is a boy name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AHN-uhl-ee.

Parents who love the name Connelly often also consider Bryaire, Dayren, .

Popularity Over Time

#7,336

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #7,336
Total SSA Count: 12

Alternative Spellings

Connor #136 Conner #785 Connell #3401

Nicknames

Con Coy Conie Connie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Connelly Cole

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Connelly Brooks

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Connelly Beau

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Connelly Myles

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Connelly Jack

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Connelly Kai

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Connelly Ace

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Connelly Dean

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Connelly Gael

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Connelly Chase

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Also a Girl Name

Connelly is also used as a girl name, ranked #9696.

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Similar Names

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Fennec Boy Arabic fanak Lew Boy Old High German Dayren Boy Irish Gaelic via Darren Ahmazi Boy Swahili/African Zale Boy Greek zalos Erion Boy Illyrian Caelus Boy Latin Bryaire Boy Old English

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Frequently Asked Questions About Connelly

Is Connelly a boy or girl name?

Connelly is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #7336. As a girl name, it is ranked #9696. Connelly is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Connelly?

Connelly is pronounced k-AHN-uhl-ee.

How popular is the name Connelly?

Connelly is currently ranked #7336 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Connelly?

Common nicknames for Connelly include Con, Coy, Conie, and Connie.

Is Connelly a common or rare name?

Connelly is an uncommon name, ranked #7336 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Connelly

Connelly is a boy name .

Is Connelly a boy or girl name? Connelly is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,336 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #9,696. Connelly is more commonly used as a boy name.

Connelly is currently ranked #7,336 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Connelly include Con, Coy, Conie, and Connie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Connelly include Connor, Conner, Connell . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.