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Konnor

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAHN-uhr /ˈkɑn.əɹ/Medium

Meaning: Hound, dog, wolfMedium

In 30 seconds: Konnor is an English spelling of a name meaning 'hound, dog, wolf'. It is a 'K' restyling of the familiar Connor.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningHound, dog, wolf
U.S. rank (2024)#2001 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births77 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,711

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201219882024

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

History & Origin

Konnor means 'hound, dog, wolf' and is a variant spelling of Connor, swapping the opening 'C' for a 'K'. Its deeper relatives include the Irish Conor and Conchobar, which carry the same animal imagery. The respelling keeps the sound intact while giving the name a sharper look.

It sits among a cluster of spellings — Connor, Conner, Conor — that all share its meaning, with Konnor being the most stylized of the set. A bearer is the American wrestler who used Konnor as a ring name in the WWE tag team The Ascension.

Did you know? Konnor is a spelling variant of Conor, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'hound, dog, wolf' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Konnor — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

ConnerConnorConchúrConorConchobar

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Konnor (1980–present)
    Ring name of American professional wrestler Ryan Parmeter, half of the WWE tag team The Ascension.

If you like Konnor…

Connor— The standard spelling Konnor restyles, same 'hound, wolf' meaning.
Conor— A listed variant, the streamlined Irish spelling of the same name.
Conner— Another listed spelling variant carrying the identical meaning.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Konnor mean?

Konnor is usually explained as meaning 'hound, dog, wolf' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Konnor?

It's commonly said KAHN-uhr /ˈkɑn.əɹ/.

Is Konnor a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Konnor is used as a boy name.

How popular is Konnor?

In 2024, Konnor ranked #2001 in the U.S. for boys, with 77 births recorded.