Connor

KAH-nor

Boy

Average rank #280 across 6 of 7 countries

Meaning & origin

Irish, English (Modern)

Variant of Conor, meaning "Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Conchobhar which means "dog lover" or "wolf lover". It has been in use in Ireland for centuries and was the name of several Irish kings. It was also borne by the legendary Ulster king Conchobar mac Nessa, known for his tragic desire for Deirdre."

How popular is Connor?

๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ England & Wales

#264

in 2024

๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Scotland

#120

in 2025

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Ireland

#829

in 2025

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USA

#166

in 2025

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada

#130

in 2024

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand

#172

in 2025

Not in top rankings for: ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Australia

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