High dog or lover of hounds
Derived from the Irish name Conchobhar, it is often interpreted as 'lover of hounds' or 'high dog.' While the spelling Conagher is rare, it gained recognition in American culture through Western literature and film. It carries a rugged, frontier-like quality while maintaining deep Gaelic roots.
Less common today
Conagher isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,963 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The rugged protagonist of Louis L'Amour's Western novel and subsequent film · Conagher
