Conal, of Irish origin, is derived from the ancient personal name 'Connall', which means 'unanimous' or 'consistency'. It is a variant spelling of Connell and shares its roots with names like Kennedy and Sean. The name was popular among early Irish chieftains, including Conall Cernach, a legendary warrior king of Ulster.
"The name Conal experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a notable spike in usage between 1995 and 2000, before stabilizing around five to six births per year since then."