Conner vs Nelson

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 #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Conner Rank #785

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #785 for Conner.

Is Conner or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Conner at #785 in the United States.

What do Conner and Nelson mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Conner and Nelson boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.