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The baby name Connor is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɑːnər/ (US), /ˈkɒnər/ (UK); respelling: KON-ər.

Connor is Irish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Irish
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːnər/ (US), /ˈkɒnər/ (UK); respelling: KON-ər

What is the meaning of the name Connor ?

The baby name Connor is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɑːnər/ (US), /ˈkɒnər/ (UK); respelling: KON-ər.

Connor is Irish in Origin.

Connor is the Anglicized given name derived from Irish Conchobhar (also spelled Conchúr). Its root con means “hound” or “wolf,” while the second element likely denotes “desire/lover,” yielding the traditional sense “lover of hounds” or “wolf-lover.” The association with prized hunting dogs in early Ireland linked the name with loyalty, guardianship, and warrior prestige, which helped cement its appeal among Gaelic nobility.

In legend and literature, it is borne by Conchobhar mac Nessa, the Ulster king of the Táin Bó Cúailnge, anchoring the name in medieval tradition. Through anglicization it produced the surname Ó Conchobhair > O’Connor and the given-name spellings Connor and Conor. Contemporary variants include Conor (Irish standard), Conner, Konnor, and Konner; Gaelic forms are Conchobhar/Conchúr. Short forms are Con and Conn. Usage revived strongly in Ireland, Britain, and North America from the late 20th century onward.

Connor has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Connor

Connor Swindells Actor · Born 1996 · United Kingdom Connor Swindells is a British actor best known for his role as Adam Groff in the popular Netflix series 'Sex Education'. Born in 1996, he has quickly made a name for himself in the entertainment industry with his compelling performances. His work in 'Sex Education' has been a standout, earning him recognition and a growing fanbase. Connor Paolo Actor · Born 1990 · United States Connor Paolo is an American actor best known for his role as Eric van der Woodsen on the TV series Gossip Girl. He also appeared in the film Mystic River and played a significant role in the series Revenge. Born in 1990, he has been active in the entertainment industry since his youth. Connor Jessup Actor · Born 1994 · Canada Connor Jessup is a Canadian actor best known for his role as Ben Mason in the TV series Falling Skies. He also starred in the Netflix series Locke & Key, where he played Tyler Locke. Born in 1994, Connor has been active in the entertainment industry from a young age and continues to build his career with diverse roles.
Connor Price Actor · Born 1994 · Canada Connor Price is a Canadian actor best known for his role as Jay Braddock in the film 'Cinderella Man'. Born in 1994, he has also appeared in movies like 'Good Luck Chuck' and TV shows such as 'Being Human'.

Celebrity babies named Connor

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Connor Cruise Nicole Kidman television actor Tom Cruise film producer

Connor – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 836
Germany Boys 2025 #1 423
New Zealand Boys 2010 #24 177 99
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
Canada Boys 2024 #113 245 2,588
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
United States Boys 2024 #132 2,606 7,044
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
Belgium Boys 2020 #165 33 400
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
MT Boys 0 #174 6 4,064
Sweden Boys 2022 #181 2 1,509
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
MO Boys 0 #231 4 5,842
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
TW Boys 0 #253 4 7,111
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
Canada Girls 2003 #287 7 2,527
JM Boys 0 #291 3 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
CN Boys 0 #296 24 9,639
JP Boys 0 #296 8 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #301 5 6,530
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
DK Boys 0 #329 4 7,401
France Boys 2021 #333 55 2,865
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
CZ Girls 0 #350 2 5,378
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
MU Boys 0 #365 5 8,477
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
PH Boys 0 #402 7 11,440
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
UY Boys 0 #411 3 5,922
CR Boys 0 #417 71 10,188
ZA 0 #427 21 14,421
Austria Boys 0 #430 13 2,180
RU Boys 0 #480 26 12,621
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
GT Boys 0 #495 5 7,625
HK Boys 0 #495 33 12,905
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
IR Boys 0 #560 6 10,162
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
BH 0 #581 7 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
BO Boys 0 #615 8 9,244
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
CL Boys 0 #646 20 13,390
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
Finland Boys 2026 #652 31 3,552
SG Boys 0 #673 25 17,960
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #695 3 13,071
QA Boys 0 #738 6 18,093
ZA Boys 0 #765 459 25,619
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #783 3 12,213
KW Boys 0 #802 5 18,755
NL Boys 0 #820 132 5,873
NG Girls 0 #824 3 15,093
Germany Boys 0 #833 120 5,697
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
OM Boys 0 #869 13 17,948
EG Boys 0 #877 10 15,035
Spain Boys 0 #888 43 5,610
United States Girls 2024 #894 23 8,487
CO Boys 0 #897 24 15,656
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
PE Boys 0 #920 7 14,506
NG Boys 0 #936 16 16,906
MX Boys 0 #948 35 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,035 5 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,072 21 22,615
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,087 25 25,439
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MA 0 #1,193 7 20,986
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,369 103 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,595 20 28,008

Connor is popular in 78 countries — most recent births per country:

Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
United States
New South Wales, Australia

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People also ask about Connor

Connor is predominantly a boy's name.
Connor is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈkɑːnər/ (US), /ˈkɒnər/ (UK); respelling: KON-ər.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Conor, Conner, Konnor, Konner and O'Connor (surname-derived given form).
Across languages, Connor has these equivalents: Conchobar (Old Irish), Conchobhar (Irish).
Yes, very popular — Connor ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 11 countries.
Connor ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Connor's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 4 notable people named Connor are in our database, including Connor Swindells (Actor), Connor Paolo (Actor), Connor Jessup (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Connor for their child, including Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise.