#1362024 rank
2004peak year
212,278babies named Connor since 1880
▼ 49%5-year trend
Connor popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Connor mean?
From Irish Conchobhar, borne by the legendary king of Ulster in the Ulster Cycle; often glossed 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf lover'.
OriginIrish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, mythic
Names like Connor
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Famous Connors
- Connor McDavid, hockey player
Spellings & variants
ConorConner
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