Boy name · Germanic
Konrad
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: bold counselKonrad is a boy's name that comes from Germanic and means "bold counsel". It is used in German, Polish and Scandinavian.
- Meaning
- Bold counsel
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- KON-raht (German)
Meaning and origin of Konrad
As a boy's name, Konrad comes from Germanic and means "bold counsel". It is used in German, Polish and Scandinavian.
In German, say KON-raht. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Its meaning puts Konrad on our names that mean strong list.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Konrad on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Konrad on 3 lists.
“Bold counsel; Germanic kuoni and rad. Say KON-raht”
From German boy names, traditional male German names
“Bold counsel; Germanic. Four medieval German kings bore it”
From Medieval names and surnames, medieval German names
“Bold counsel; Germanic, the German and Polish spelling”
From Unique boy names, rare Norse and Germanic boy names
How popular is Konrad?
- US rank in 2025
- #2,015
- 75 babies, 44 per million boys
- Best rank
- #1,284 in 1955
- Most babies: 94 in 2010
- Babies since 1913
- At least 4,077
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 0 per million |
| 1910s | 2 per million |
| 1920s | 3 per million |
| 1930s | 10 per million |
| 1940s | 8 per million |
| 1950s | 13 per million |
| 1960s | 14 per million |
| 1970s | 14 per million |
| 1980s | 19 per million |
| 1990s | 31 per million |
| 2000s | 40 per million |
| 2010s | 44 per million |
| 2020s | 43 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,769 | #1,787 | #1,730 | #1,966 | #1,932 | #2,049 | #2,227 | #2,107 | #1,890 | #2,015 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Konrad
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- ConradBold counsel (Germanic, boy)
- KoenBold counsel (Germanic, boy)
- KurtBold counsel (Germanic, boy)
Names spelled like Konrad
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- KonaLeeward side (Hawaiian, unisex)
- KorayEmber moon (Turkish, boy)
Names with a similar meaning
- AlfredElf counsel (Old English, boy)
- BaldwinBold friend (Germanic, boy)
- LeopoldBold people (Germanic, boy)
- LeopoldinaBold people (Germanic, girl)
- AlfredoElf counsel (Old English, boy)
- ArchibaldGenuinely bold (Germanic, boy)
- ArchieGenuinely bold (Germanic, boy)
- RadegundCounsel and war (Germanic, girl)
- RaghnallCounsel ruler (Old Norse, boy)
- RamiroFamous counsel (Germanic, boy)
Middle names for Konrad
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More boy names from Germanic
- HugoHeart, mind (Germanic, boy)
- LiamShort for William, will helmet (Germanic, boy)
- RobertBright fame (Germanic, boy)
- LambertBright land (Germanic, boy)
- LeonardoBrave lion (Germanic, boy)
- AlaricRuler of all (Germanic, boy)
- AlbertNoble and bright (Germanic, boy)
- AlbertoNoble and bright (Germanic, boy)
- ArmandoArmy man (Germanic, boy)
- ArnoEagle (Germanic, boy)
Konrad: common questions
What does the name Konrad mean?
Konrad comes from Germanic and means "bold counsel".
Is Konrad a boy or girl name?
Konrad is mainly a boy's name.
Where does the name Konrad come from?
Konrad comes from Germanic and means "bold counsel". Today it is used in German, Polish and Scandinavian.
How do you pronounce Konrad?
In German, say KON-raht. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Konrad?
Konrad ranked #2,015 in the US in 2025, with 75 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Konrad?
Forms of Konrad with the same meaning and origin include Conrad (English), Koen (Dutch) and Kurt (German).
What middle names go with Konrad?
Middle names that flow well with Konrad include Cedar, Dean, Ethan, Heath and Hugh. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.