Conner vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conner

Boy #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

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

Origin: Hebrew

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Conner Rank #785

Ben Rank #802

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Conner or Ben more popular?

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Conner and Ben mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Conner and Ben boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.