Conner vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conner

Boy #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Conner Rank #785

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #785 for Conner.

Is Conner or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Conner at #785 in the United States.

What do Conner and Sam mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Conner and Sam boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.