What does the name Connor mean?

Connor means lover of hounds; wise. From Gaelic Conchobhar.

Where does the name Connor come from?

Connor is a boy name of Irish origin.

Is Connor a boy or a girl name?

Connor is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 1% of children given the name Connor are girls and 99% are boys.

How popular is the name Connor in 2023?

Connor ranks #5426 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2004 with 10,116 babies.

How do you pronounce Connor?

Connor is pronounced KON-or (2 syllables).

What are common spellings of Connor?

Connor is also written as Conor, Conner.

A name from Irish · Boy

Connor

Lover of hounds; wise. From Gaelic Conchobhar.

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Popularity over time

A 110-year arc in numbers.

229,724 U.S. births recorded from 1913–2023.

Popularity · 1913–2023

2,884 births in 2023

1913 1968 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

CLover of hounds; wise. From Gaelic Conchobhar.

Variants & spellings

2 ways to spell "Connor".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Conor Most common Conner

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Connor.

C
Conor McGregor (MMA)

Quick answers

People often ask about Connor.

What does the name Connor mean?: Connor means lover of hounds; wise. From Gaelic Conchobhar.
Where does the name Connor come from?: Connor is a boy name of Irish origin.
Is Connor a boy or a girl name?: Connor is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 1% of children given the name Connor are girls and 99% are boys.
How popular is the name Connor in 2023?: Connor ranks #5426 for boys in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2004 with 10,116 babies.
How do you pronounce Connor?: Connor is pronounced KON-or (2 syllables).
What are common spellings of Connor?: Connor is also written as Conor, Conner.

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Popularity counts come from the U.S. Social Security Administration's national dataset. Meanings and origins are curated from etymological sources. If you spot an error, please let us know.