Conner vs Houston

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 #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Conner Rank #785

Houston Rank #704

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #785 for Conner.

Is Conner or Houston more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Conner at #785 in the United States.

What do Conner and Houston mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Conner and Houston boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.