Conner vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conner

Boy #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Conner Rank #785

Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #785 for Conner.

Is Conner or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Conner at #785 in the United States.

What do Conner and Shawn mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Conner and Shawn boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.