Conner vs Hugh

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 #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Conner Rank #785

Hugh Rank #765

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #785 for Conner.

Is Conner or Hugh more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Conner at #785 in the United States.

What do Conner and Hugh mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Conner and Hugh boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.