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Conrad
BoyGerman, Germanic· “bold counsel”
- Meaning
- bold counsel
- Origin
- German, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- KAHN-rad
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #417
- US babies 2025
- 770
- Best rank
- #213 (1931)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Conrad
Conrad is a German and Germanic name that means “bold counsel”.
Conrad comes from the Germanic Kuonrat, made from kuoni, "bold," and rat, "counsel" or "advice." It was a favorite name in medieval Germany, borne by several kings and Holy Roman Emperors, beginning with Conrad I of East Francia. The Polish-born English novelist Joseph Conrad, author of Heart of Darkness, is its most famous literary bearer. Conrad has a strong, intelligent, slightly old-world sound. It is used in English and German, where it is spelled Konrad. Con, Connie and Rad are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Conrad has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #213 in 1931, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 770 were named Conrad. In 2025, 770 babies were named Conrad, and it ranked #417 nationally. That is 78% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #336 in 1920, #344 in 1950, #595 in 1980, #708 in 2000, #767 in 2010, and #417 in 2025. Of the 39,282 US boys named Conrad since records began, 12% were born in the 1930s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 4,060 babies. Since 2010, 7,616 more have been named Conrad.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Kaysen, Hank, Koda, Boone, and Tadeo.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Conrad ranked highest in Missouri, Kansas, and Wisconsin.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Conrad is usually pronounced KAHN-rad, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with C and ends in “-ad”.
Middle names for Conrad
A few middle names that flow with Conrad: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Conrad
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Conrad mean?
Conrad is a German and Germanic name that means “bold counsel”.
What is the origin of the name Conrad?
Conrad has German and Germanic roots. Conrad comes from the Germanic Kuonrat, made from kuoni, "bold," and rat, "counsel" or "advice." It was a favorite name in medieval Germany, borne by several kings and Holy Roman Emperors, beginning with Conrad I of East Francia.
Is Conrad a popular name?
Yes. Conrad ranked #417 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Conrad a boy or girl name?
Conrad is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Conrad?
Conrad is usually pronounced KAHN-rad. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings