Conner vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conner

Boy #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Conner Rank #785

Chris Rank #651

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #785 for Conner.

Is Conner or Chris more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Conner at #785 in the United States.

What do Conner and Chris mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Conner and Chris boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.