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Ben vs Conor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew German Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#802
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Conor

Boy #709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds, hound-desiring"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#709
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ben Rank #802
Conor Rank #709

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 vs #802 for Ben.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ben or Conor more popular?

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Ben and Conor mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin).

Are Ben and Conor boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Conor is primarily a boy name.

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