Conor
Conor: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Conor
Root meaning: “lover of hounds”
- A male given name from Irish.
Etymology
From Irish Conchúr, from Old Irish Conchobar (“lover of hounds”).
How popular is Conor?
Since 1880, 69 girls and 27,380 boys in the U.S. have been named Conor (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6711 in 1993. Its highest rank for boys was #232 in 1993. In 2025 it ranked #845 for boys, with 292 babies given the name.
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Conor FAQ
What does the name Conor mean?
Conor traces back to a root meaning "lover of hounds". A male given name from Irish. From Irish Conchúr, from Old Irish Conchobar (“lover of hounds”).
What is the origin of the name Conor?
Conor is listed as a name of Irish origin.
How popular is the name Conor?
Since 1880, 69 girls and 27,380 boys in the U.S. have been named Conor (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6711 in 1993. Its highest rank for boys was #232 in 1993. In 2025 it ranked #845 for boys, with 292 babies given the name.
Is Conor a boy or girl name?
Conor is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 69 girls and 27,380 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.