Conan, derived from the Irish surname 'Ó Conghalaigh', means 'descendant of the seventh son'. This unique moniker has been popularized by notable figures such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's fictional detective Sherlock Holmes and his creator himself, who shared a similar name. The name Conan is often associated with strength and wisdom due to its historical context and literary associations.
The name Conan experienced a notable increase in popularity from the late 1960s to the early 1970s, peaking at 75 births in 2021 and 83 births in 2023.