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Connor

Irish boy's name meaning lover of hounds

Gender
Boy
Origin
Irish
Meaning
lover of hounds
Syllables
2
Letters
6
US rank (2023)
#126
Born in 2023
2,859

Meaning & origin

Connor comes from the Irish Conchobhar, 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf-lover'.

Popularity

In the latest US data, Connor ranked #126 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.

In 2023, 2,859 US boys were given the name Connor.

US popularity rank over time

Peaked at #43 in 2003

1993
#57
1998
#47
2003
#43
2008
#57
2013
#56
2018
#57
2023
#126
2024
#136

“Unranked” means Connor was outside the US top 1,000 that year.

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Variants

Conor

Nicknames

Con

Connor: frequently asked questions

What does the name Connor mean?

Connor is a Irish name meaning "lover of hounds". Connor comes from the Irish Conchobhar, 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf-lover'.

Where does the name Connor come from?

Connor is of Irish origin. Connor comes from the Irish Conchobhar, 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf-lover'.

Is Connor a boy or a girl name?

Connor is most commonly a boy's name.

How many babies are named Connor?

In 2023, 2,859 US boys were given the name Connor.

Is Connor a popular name, and is it rising or falling?

In the latest US data, Connor ranked #126 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.

What are common nicknames for Connor?

Common nicknames for Connor include Con.

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