Connell, of Irish origin, is a masculine given name derived from the Gaelic 'Conall', which means "strong as a challenge" or "unanimous". It has been traditionally used in Ireland and Scotland, but it has gained global recognition due to its appearance in popular culture, such as being the protagonist's surname in the television series "Big Little Lies".
The name Connell appears to have had varying popularity over the years, with significant fluctuations in the number of annual births. The highest recorded year was 2021 with 42 births, while there were as few as 5 births in some years (e.g., 1913, 1923).