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Bryce vs Connor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryce

Boy #297 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"speckled, freckled"

Origin: Gaulish/Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#297
Total SSA Count
1,127
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#136
Total SSA Count
2,606
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Bryce Rank #297
Connor Rank #136

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #297 for Bryce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bryce or Connor more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Bryce at #297 in the United States.

What do Bryce and Connor mean?

Bryce means "speckled, freckled" (Gaulish/Celtic origin). Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bryce and Connor boy or girl names?

Bryce is primarily a boy name. Connor is primarily a boy name.

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