Conley
c(o)-nley,
con-ley
US Popularity:3505
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Gaelic
Meaning:Prudent; Constant fire; Valiant hound; Descendant of Conghalach
Conley is a masculine Irish name, meaning “prudent,” “constant fire,” or “descendant of Conghalach.” Originally a last name, this mighty moniker is Anglicized from the Gaelic O′Conghaile, which itself is derived from Conghal, meaning “valiant hound.” Conley’s variant Connolly is shared by a lineage of formidable Irish leaders known for their strength, wisdom, and fierce bravery, which will be sure to inspire a courageous and clever personality in baby.
Conley Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Conley is currently #4210 on The Bump
Boy:Conley is currently #2357 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Conley is currently #3505 in U.S. births
Boy:Conley is currently #2107 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2107
in 2023
+ 191
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Conley, August 2007
Behind the Name, Conleth, January 2022
Ancestry, Conley Family History
Britannica, James Connolly, Irish labor leader and revolutionary, June 2024
Ancestry, Connolly Family History
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