Boy Name · Irish Origin
Connor
Connor is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Irish origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Connor — a boy name from the Irish tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Conor is on your shortlist, Connor belongs in the same conversation.
Connor meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Connor has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Irish naming roots help connect Connor to related Irish baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Connor as C·O·N·N·O·R, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Connor is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Connor variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Connora, Connore, Connory, Conno.
- Nicknames: Con and C.
- Middle names: Pair Connor with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Connor middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Conor, Conner, Comer, Chimere, Conrad — full picks on the sibling names for Connor guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Connor? Browse our names like Connor guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Connor
What does the name Connor mean?
Connor has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Connor?
Connor originates in Irish naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Connor?
Connor has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Connor a boy's or girl's name?
Connor is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Connor in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Connor sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Connor?
Names that share Connor's sound and style include Conor, Conner, Comer, Chimere, Conrad.
What middle names pair well with Connor?
Good middle-name fits for Connor pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Connor is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Connor is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Connor?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Connor share its rhythm without rhyming — Conor, Conner, Comer all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.