Connor
Connor: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɒnə/ · /ˈkɑnəɹ/
Meaning and origin of Connor
Root meaning: “lover of hounds”
- A male given name from Irish.
Etymology
The first name is from Irish Conchúr, Conchobhar, from Old Irish Conchobar (“lover of hounds”). The surname is from Irish Ó Conchúir (“descendant of Conchúr”).
How popular is Connor?
Since 1880, 1,716 girls and 234,546 boys in the U.S. have been named Connor (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1276 in 1992. Its highest rank for boys was #38 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #166 for boys, with 2,225 babies given the name.
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Connor FAQ
What does the name Connor mean?
Connor traces back to a root meaning "lover of hounds". A male given name from Irish. The first name is from Irish Conchúr, Conchobhar, from Old Irish Conchobar (“lover of hounds”). The surname is from Irish Ó Conchúir (“descendant of Conchúr”).
What is the origin of the name Connor?
Connor is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Connor?
Since 1880, 1,716 girls and 234,546 boys in the U.S. have been named Connor (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1276 in 1992. Its highest rank for boys was #38 in 2004. In 2025 it ranked #166 for boys, with 2,225 babies given the name.
Is Connor a boy or girl name?
Connor is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,716 girls and 234,546 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.