Conrad
Conrad is a boys' name of English origin meaning “bold counsel.” It ranked #478 in the United States in 2025. Conrad comes from the Germanic 'kuoni' (brave) and 'rad' (counsel).
how do you pronounce Conrad?
KON-rad
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what does Conrad mean?
The name Conrad means “bold counsel.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Conrad comes from the Germanic 'kuoni' (brave) and 'rad' (counsel). It has a strong European literary heritage, from Joseph Conrad who wrote Heart of Darkness, to the Hilton hotel dynasty. The name conveys intellectual strength and has a distinguished, slightly formal bearing.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #478 |
| 2023 | #495 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Conrad?
- Joseph Conrad (Polish-British novelist, Heart of Darkness)
- Conrad Hilton (American hotelier, founder of Hilton Hotels)
what names are similar to Conrad?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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