MallowbyNames

Konnar

KON-er · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Connor or a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
2010
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Konnar since 1999

Babies named Konnar per year in U.S. Social Security records.

5914200020102020Most births 2009Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1990s6
2000s66
2010s72
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Konnar is a modern invented name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security Administration's baby name list in 1999. Its peak year was 2010, but it has never reached the top 1000, remaining a very rare choice. The trajectory of Konnar has been stable, with no significant increase or decrease in usage. Without any top states, it is not concentrated in any particular region. This name likely draws from the popularity of similar-sounding names like Connor and Kaden, following a trend of invented names with strong consonants and an 'ar' ending.

Konnar is a modern invented name, likely influenced by the popular Irish name Connor (meaning 'lover of hounds') or formed by combining the fashionable 'Kon-' prefix with the common '-ar' suffix. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1999 and saw a modest peak in 2010, suggesting a recent coinage rather than a traditional name.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Kon, Konn

Sibling names for Konnar

Names that share Konnar's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Konnar mean?
The meaning of Konnar is uncertain. It may be a creative spelling of Connor, which means 'lover of hounds' in Irish, but it is most likely a modern invented name without a traditional meaning.
Is Konnar a popular name?
Konnar is not a popular name. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1999, and as of 2025, it remains very rare with no rank in the top 1000.
Is Konnar a boy's name or a girl's name?
Konnar is used almost exclusively for boys.