Connor: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KAH-nuhr · 2 syllables
Connor means “lover of hounds”, from Irish.
The first name is from Irish Conchur, Conchobhar, from Old Irish Conchobar (“lover of hounds”). The surname is from Irish O Conchuir (“descendant of Conchur”).
- Meaning
- lover of hounds
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- KAH-nuhr
- US rank (2025)
- #166
- US babies a year
- about 3,514 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Connor?
Connor was the #166 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,225 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 63% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #166 |
| England & Wales | #158 |
| Scotland | #69 |
| Northern Ireland | #148 |
| Ireland | #780 |
| Canada | #161 |
| Australia | #120 |
How old are people named Connor?
Half of US adults named Connor are older than 25; most are between 18 and 35. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Connor
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Connor have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Connor
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Questions about Connor
What does the name Connor mean?
Connor means “lover of hounds”. It comes from Irish.
How do you pronounce Connor?
Connor is pronounced KAH-nuhr.
How popular is the name Connor?
Connor was the #166 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,225 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 63% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Connor?
Half of US adults named Connor are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 35.