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Conrad is a masculine name used in English and German. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘brave counsel’, derived from the Old German elements kuoni ‘brave’ and rat ‘counsel, advice’. This was the name of a 10th-century saint and bishop of Konstanz, in southern Germany." It ranked #417 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘brave counsel’, derived from the Old German elements kuoni ‘brave’ and rat ‘counsel, advice’. This was the name of a 10th-century saint and bishop of Konstanz, in southern Germany. The entry lists its usage as English, German, Germanic.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Conrad ranked #417 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #417 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Conrad mean?
Conrad means "brave counsel", according to Behind the Name.
Is Conrad a popular name?
Conrad ranked #417 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Conrad a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Conrad appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Conrad — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
