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Connor

Meaning: lover of hounds · Origin: Irish · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

From the Irish Conchobhar, usually explained as 'lover of hounds'. A legendary king of Ulster bore the name.

Famous people named Connor

Connor McDavid (ice hockey)

Nicknames

Con

Variants & related names

Conor, Conchobar, Konnor

Connor name art

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FAQ

What does the name Connor mean?

Connor means “lover of hounds”. It comes from Irish.

Is Connor a popular name?

Yes — Connor has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Connor?

Con.

What are other forms of Connor?

Conor, Conchobar, Konnor.

Similar names

Ronan · Kian · Liam · Aiden · Ryan · Nolan

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.