Connor Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: In Irish mythology, Connor was the name of several kings and warriors.

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A Deep Dive

Connor Overview

Meaning

Lover of wolves, master of hounds, wise

Gender

Boy

Origin

Irish

Etymology

Derived from the Irish name “Conchobhar,” meaning “lover of hounds” or “wolf lover.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈkɑː.nər/

Popularity

Connor is a popular name in English-speaking countries and has been steadily used in Ireland and Scotland. Recently, Connor has consistently ranked within the top 100 names for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Classic, Traditional, Popular, Cute

Associated Traits

Strong, loyal, intelligent, friendly
A Deep Dive

Connor Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Conor, Konnor, Konner, Conner, Konor, Conyr, Conar, Conra, Connerly, Connery

Common Nicknames

Con, Connie, Conny

Diminutives

Conn, Coni, Conor

Famous People

  • Connor McDavid
    (Canadian Hockey Player)
  • Connor Jessup
    (Canadian Actor)
  • Connor Franta
    (American YouTuber)
  • Connor Paolo
    (American Actor)
  • Connor Ball
    (British Musician)
  • Connor Trinneer
    (American Actor)
  • Connor Fields
    (American Cyclist)
  • Connor Wickham
    (English Footballer)
  • Connor Betts
    (American Mass Shooter)
  • Connor Clapton
    (Son of Eric Clapton)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Connor MacLeod
    ("Highlander," Film Series)
  • Connor Walsh
    ("How to Get Away with Murder," TV Series)
  • Connor Kenway
    ("Assassin's Creed III," Video Game)
  • Connor Murphy
    ("Dear Evan Hansen," Musical)

Places

  • Connor City
    (New South Wales, Australia)
  • Connor Park
    (California, USA)
  • Connor River
    (Queensland, Australia)
  • Connor Lake
    (Ontario, Canada)

What Is the Meaning of Connor?

Connor means “lover of hounds” or “wise.” This name suggests a personality that is loyal and intelligent, often seen as someone who is both thoughtful and dependable.

What Is the Origin of The Name Connor?

Connor has Irish origins. It is derived from the Gaelic name “Conchobhar.” The name has been used in Ireland for centuries and has a rich history tied to Irish legend and nobility.

Connor Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Connor in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#982021#1182022#1262023
Top 3 Rankings#382004#432003#471998

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Connor

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023126
(-8 from 2022)
2855
(-353 from 2022)
0.15591
2022118
(-20 from 2021)
3208
(-554 from 2021)
0.17128
202198
(-20 from 2020)
3762
(-651 from 2020)
0.20079
202078
(-10 from 2019)
4413
(-745 from 2019)
0.23858
201968
(-11 from 2018)
5158
(-926 from 2018)
0.26840
201857
(-1 from 2017)
6084
(-337 from 2017)
0.31300
201756
(-2 from 2016)
6421
(-616 from 2016)
0.32444
201654
(+1 from 2015)
7037
(+269 from 2015)
0.34740
201555
(-3 from 2014)
6768
(-462 from 2014)
0.33104
201452
(+4 from 2013)
7230
(+115 from 2013)
0.35282
201356
(+3 from 2012)
7115
(+133 from 2012)
0.35211
201259
(-5 from 2011)
6982
(-427 from 2011)
0.34408
201154
(-5 from 2010)
7409
(-641 from 2010)
0.36472
201049
(+3 from 2009)
8050
(-51 from 2009)
0.39184
200952
(+5 from 2008)
8101
(+285 from 2008)
0.38196
200857
(-2 from 2007)
7816
(-513 from 2007)
0.35846
200755
(-2 from 2006)
8329
(-347 from 2006)
0.37601
200653
(-5 from 2005)
8676
(-645 from 2005)
0.39574
200548
(-10 from 2004)
9321
(-728 from 2004)
0.43815
200438
(+5 from 2003)
10049
(+379 from 2003)
0.47550
200343
(+4 from 2002)
9670
(+1261 from 2002)
0.46022
200247
(+2 from 2001)
8409
(+327 from 2001)
0.40689
200149
(+1 from 2000)
8082
(+553 from 2000)
0.39074
200050
(-2 from 1999)
7529
(-68 from 1999)
0.36053
199948
(-1 from 1998)
7597
(-309 from 1998)
0.37258
199847
(+5 from 1997)
7906
(+766 from 1997)
0.38991
199752
(+2 from 1996)
7140
(+229 from 1996)
0.35740
199654
(+1 from 1995)
6911
(+293 from 1995)
0.34491
199555
(+4 from 1994)
6618
(+301 from 1994)
0.32903
199459
(-2 from 1993)
6317
(-136 from 1993)
0.30991
199357
(+23 from 1992)
6453
(+1844 from 1992)
0.31242
199280
(+53 from 1991)
4609
(+2147 from 1991)
0.21956
1991133
(+88 from 1990)
2462
(+1085 from 1990)
0.11615
1990221
(+45 from 1989)
1377
(+441 from 1989)
0.06399
1989266
(+28 from 1988)
936
(+151 from 1988)
0.04466
1988294
(+48 from 1987)
785
(+203 from 1987)
0.03921
1987342
(+193 from 1986)
582
(+306 from 1986)
0.02984
1986535
(+126 from 1985)
276
(+99 from 1985)
0.01436
1985661
(+35 from 1984)
177
(+20 from 1984)
0.00920
1984696
(+30 from 1983)
157
(+16 from 1983)
0.00837
1983726
(+224 from 1982)
141
(+52 from 1982)
0.00757
1982950
(-30 from 1981)
89
(-6 from 1981)
0.00472
1981920
(+111 from 1980)
95
(+18 from 1980)
0.00510
19801031
(+77 from 1979)
77
(+12 from 1979)
0.00415
19791108
(+69 from 1978)
65
(+8 from 1978)
0.00363
19781177
(+770 from 1977)
57
(+32 from 1977)
0.00334
19771947
(+471 from 1976)
25
(+7 from 1976)
0.00146
19762418
(+123 from 1975)
18
(+2 from 1975)
0.00110
19752541
(+578 from 1974)
16
(+5 from 1974)
0.00099
19743119
(+937 from 1973)
11
(+4 from 1973)
0.00067
19734056
(-1813 from 1972)
7
(-10 from 1972)
0.00043
19722243
(+35 from 1971)
17
No change from 1971
0.00102
19712278
(+1004 from 1970)
17
(+8 from 1970)
0.00094
19703282
(-1066 from 1969)
9
(-6 from 1969)
0.00047
19692216
(+359 from 1968)
15
(+4 from 1968)
0.00082
19682575
(+654 from 1967)
11
(+4 from 1967)
0.00062
19673229
(-447 from 1966)
7
(-2 from 1966)
0.00039
19662782
(+461 from 1965)
9
(+2 from 1965)
0.00050
19653243
(-578 from 1964)
7
(-3 from 1964)
0.00037
19642665
(+1383 from 1963)
10
(+5 from 1963)
0.00049
19634048
(-12 from 1962)
5
No change from 1962
0.00024
19624036
(+30 from 1961)
5
No change from 1961
0.00024
19614066
(-1380 from 1960)
5
(-5 from 1960)
0.00023
19602686
(+338 from 1957)
10
(+2 from 1957)
0.00046
19590
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19580
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19573024
(-261 from 1955)
8
(-1 from 1955)
0.00037
19560
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19552763
(+1066 from 1954)
9
(+4 from 1954)
0.00043
19543829
(-30 from 1953)
5
No change from 1953
0.00024
19533799
(-435 from 1951)
5
(-1 from 1951)
0.00025
19520
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19513364
(-35 from 1950)
6
No change from 1950
0.00031
19503329
(-723 from 1949)
6
(-3 from 1949)
0.00033
19492606
(+182 from 1948)
9
(+1 from 1948)
0.00050
19482788
(+945 from 1947)
8
(+3 from 1947)
0.00045
19473733
(-561 from 1946)
5
(-1 from 1946)
0.00027
19463172
(+166 from 1945)
6
(+1 from 1945)
0.00036
19453338
(-107 from 1943)
5
(-1 from 1943)
0.00036
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19433231
(-19 from 1942)
6
No change from 1942
0.00041
19423212
(+293 from 1941)
6
(+1 from 1941)
0.00043
19413505
(-24 from 1939)
5
No change from 1939
0.00040
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19393481
(-613 from 1938)
5
(-2 from 1938)
0.00044
19382868
(+307 from 1937)
7
(+1 from 1937)
0.00062
19373175
(+826 from 1930)
6
(+1 from 1930)
0.00055
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19304001
(-221 from 1927)
5
(-1 from 1927)
0.00044
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19273780
(-757 from 1924)
6
(-3 from 1924)
0.00052
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19243023
(+443 from 1923)
9
(+2 from 1923)
0.00077
19233466
(+405 from 1922)
7
(+1 from 1922)
0.00062
19223871
(-885 from 1921)
6
(-3 from 1921)
0.00053
19212986
(-220 from 1920)
9
(-1 from 1920)
0.00079
19202766
(+1402 from 1919)
10
(+5 from 1919)
0.00091
19194168
(-187 from 1917)
5
No change from 1917
0.00049
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19173981
(-465 from 1916)
5
(-1 from 1916)
0.00052
19163516
(-687 from 1915)
6
(-2 from 1915)
0.00065
19152829
(-556 from 1913)
8
(+1 from 1913)
0.00091
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19132273
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00131
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Connor

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1472021#1352022#1712023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#712021#932022#1042023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1962021#2122022#2122023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#522021#662022#632023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#722021#912022#1012023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1222021#1452022#1762023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#702021#872022#892023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#812021#1082022#812023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#372021#542022#522023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#672021#792022#732023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#572021#912022#912023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#922021#1082022#1172023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1222021#1472022#1462023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1462021#1482022#1612023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#942021#922022#1062023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#822021#1202022#1162023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#952021#962022#1532023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1112021#1012022#832023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#802021#1192022#972023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1262021#1612022#1712023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#712021#862022#912023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1072021#1322022#1562023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#542021#672022#502023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1392021#1262022#2062023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#872021#1292022#1452023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1612021#1382022#1862023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1042021#1302022#2312023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1032021#1472022#2072023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1052021#1512022#1702023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#992021#1712022#1812023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1552021#1362022#2022023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1362021#1232022#1902023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1682021#1052022#1562023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#382021#572022#512023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1112021#1452022#1382023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1212021#1482022#2362023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#502021#482022#712023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1652021#1222022#1362023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2672021#2192022#1692023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#602021#842022#1382023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#632021#542022#712023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1092020#632021#1332023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1652021#1892022#3562023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#812020#492021#1802022

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#722021#712022#1892023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#592020#202021#532022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#692021#1152022#1102023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#692021#942022#922023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1312021#912022#1832023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1102021#1002022#832023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#282019#1092020#542021

Popularity Rankings for Connor in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#532016#532018#232020

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#582019#662020#872022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#642021#802022#1102023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#712021#952022#1132023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#752021#922022#1142023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#1252021#1772022#2492023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1602019#1582020#1802021

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#1912021#2012022#2762023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2792021#2932022#3962023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#3472020#3572021#4282022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5952015#6632016#3702020

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#8852009#9752015#9882017

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Connor a Name for Boys or Girls?

Connor is a boy’s name, thanks to its robust and timeless nature that fits well with male attributes.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Connor

Connor in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Connor McDavid (Hockey Player, born 1997): A Canadian professional ice hockey center and captain of the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL.
  • Connor Jessup (Actor, born 1994): A Canadian actor known for his roles in "Falling Skies" and "Locke & Key."
  • Connor Franta (YouTuber, born 1992): An American YouTuber, entrepreneur, and writer known for his popular video content and books.
  • Connor Paolo (Actor, born 1990): An American actor known for his roles in "Gossip Girl" and "Revenge."
  • Connor Ball (Musician, born 1996): A British musician and bassist for the band The Vamps.
  • Connor Trinneer (Actor, born 1969): An American actor known for his role as Trip Tucker on "Star Trek: Enterprise."
  • Connor Fields (Cyclist, born 1992): An American BMX racer who won a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
  • Connor Wickham (Footballer, born 1993): An English professional footballer who plays as a forward.
  • Connor Betts (Shooter, 1994–2019): An American mass shooter responsible for the Dayton shooting in 2019.
  • Connor Clapton (Tragic Figure, 1986–1991): The son of musician Eric Clapton, known for his tragic death which inspired the song "Tears in Heaven."
  • Connor MacLeod ("Highlander," 1986 Film Series): An immortal Scottish swordsman who battles other immortals to be the last one standing.
  • Connor Walsh ("How to Get Away with Murder," 2014 TV Series): A law student who becomes involved in a series of complex and dangerous legal cases.
  • Connor Kenway ("Assassin's Creed III," 2012 Video Game): A half-English, half-Mohawk assassin fighting for justice during the American Revolutionary War.
  • Connor Murphy ("Dear Evan Hansen," 2016 Musical): A troubled high school student whose suicide profoundly impacts the main characters.
  • Connor Temple ("Primeval," 2007 TV Series): A student of paleontology who investigates anomalies that allow prehistoric creatures to enter the modern world.
  • Connor Rhodes ("Chicago Med," 2015 TV Series): A skilled and dedicated trauma surgeon at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center.
  • Connor Lassiter ("Unwind," 2007 Novel by Neal Shusterman): A teenager on the run in a dystopian society where unwanted teens are harvested for their body parts.
  • Connor Jordan ("The Vampire Diaries," 2009 TV Series): A vampire hunter with a personal vendetta against vampires.
  • Connor Bailey ("The Land of Stories," 2012 Novel Series by Chris Colfer): A twin who discovers a magical world filled with fairy tale characters.
  • "Connor" (2008 Song by The Midnight Beast): A comedic song about a character named Connor and his humorous misadventures.
  • Connor City (New South Wales, Australia): A small town in New South Wales known for its agricultural activities and local markets.
  • Connor Park (California, USA): A public park in Los Angeles offering recreational facilities and green spaces.
  • Connor River (Queensland, Australia): A river in Queensland known for its scenic beauty and opportunities for fishing and boating.
  • Connor Lake (Ontario, Canada): A lake in Ontario popular for its tranquil environment and outdoor activities like fishing and kayaking.
  • Connor Island (British Columbia, Canada): An island in the Pacific Ocean, known for its natural beauty and wildlife habitats.
  • Connor Township (Maine, USA): A township in Aroostook County known for its rural charm and close-knit community.
  • Connor Ridge (Colorado, USA): A ridge in the Rocky Mountains, popular for hiking and offering stunning panoramic views.
  • Connor Beach (Florida, USA): A beach known for its white sand and clear waters, popular for swimming and sunbathing.
  • Connor Falls (Western Australia, Australia): A waterfall known for its picturesque setting and outdoor recreational opportunities.
  • Connor Valley (California, USA): A valley known for its vineyards and scenic landscapes, popular among tourists.

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Helen is an experienced educational specialist and content creator, known for her innovative approach to children’s learning. With a background in literature and child development, she composes engaging educational content for SimpleKids.net. Her work emphasizes creativity, engagement, and simplicity, aiming to make learning enjoyable and accessible for children and their families.

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