Boy Name · Irish Origin
Conor
Conor is a boy baby name of Irish origin, meaning "Hound lover". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Conor often also consider Connor.
Conor meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Hound lover
Origin: Irish naming roots help connect Conor to related Irish baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Conor as C·O·N·O·R, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Conor is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Conor variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Conora, Conore, Conory, Cono.
- Nicknames: Con and C.
- Middle names: Pair Conor with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Conor middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Connor, Conner, Comer, Chimere, Conrad — full picks on the sibling names for Conor guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Conor? Browse our names like Conor 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 Conor
What does the name Conor mean?
Conor means "Hound lover" and is of Irish origin.
What is the origin of Conor?
Conor originates in Irish naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Conor?
Conor has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Conor a boy's or girl's name?
Conor is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Conor in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Conor sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Conor?
Names that share Conor's sound and style include Connor, Conner, Comer, Chimere, Conrad.
What middle names pair well with Conor?
Good middle-name fits for Conor pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Conor is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Conor is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Conor?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Conor share its rhythm without rhyming — Connor, Conner, Comer all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.