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Connor

♀ Girl

Pronounced KON-ər /ˈkɑn.ər/High

Meaning: From Irish Conchobhar, 'lover of hounds/wolves' (con, 'hound', plus a 'desire/aid' element); predominantly a boys' name; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Lover of hounds: Connor is the Irish 'lover of hounds/wolves'. Crisp and warm; predominantly a boys' name, here for girls.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFrom Irish Conchobhar, 'lover of hounds/wolves' (con, 'hound', plus a 'desire/aid' element); predominantly a boys' name; here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#7573 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,716

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Connor comes from the Irish Conchobhar, 'lover of hounds/wolves' (from con, 'hound, wolf', plus a 'desire' or 'aid' element) — borne by Conchobar, a legendary king of Ulster. A crisp, warm, popular surname/given name; predominantly a boys' name, here covered for girls honestly (slug distinguished).

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, lover-of-hounds at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Connor means 'lover of hounds/wolves' (Irish Conchobhar; a legendary king of Ulster) — overwhelmingly a boys' name, occasionally given to girls (which we flag).
Overall data confidence 58%
Behind the Name — Connor — root etymology

Variations

ConorConnerConchobhar

Nicknames

Con

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Connor mean?

Connor is Irish for 'lover of hounds/wolves'.

How do you pronounce Connor?

It's said KON-ər /ˈkɑn.ər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Connor a boy or girl name?

Connor is predominantly a boys' name; this page covers its use for girls.

How popular is Connor?

Connor is rare for girls in the U.S.

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