Namesake.

Connor

Boy Irish /KON-or/ #5423 in 2023

Connor is a boy name of Irish origin.

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Meaning of Connor

Lover of hounds; wise. From Gaelic Conchobhar.

Popularity of Connor

Popularity, 1913–2023
2,882 births in 2023
1913 2023

229,716 U.S. births recorded from 1913–2023. Used for both boys and girls — see notes below.

Peak year
2004
10,116 babies
First recorded
1913
110 years of history
Recent trend
Falling
Last 5 yrs vs. prior 5

Variants & nicknames

ConorConner
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Famous people named Connor

  • Conor McGregor (MMA)

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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.