Alexander vs Connor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

Greek English Russian Scottish German

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Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Alexander Rank #27

Connor Rank #136

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #136 for Connor.

Is Alexander or Connor more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Connor mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Alexander and Connor boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Connor is primarily a boy name.