Bear vs Conner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Boy #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

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Bear Rank #829

Conner Rank #785

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Bear or Conner more popular?

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Bear and Conner mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin).

Are Bear and Conner boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Conner is primarily a boy name.