Conner vs Alistair

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conner

Boy #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Scottish

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Boy #910 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Scottish British Australian Canadian

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Conner Rank #785

Alistair Rank #910

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 vs #910 for Alistair.

Is Conner or Alistair more popular?

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 compared to Alistair at #910 in the United States.

What do Conner and Alistair mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Alistair means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Conner and Alistair boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Alistair is primarily a boy name.