Conner vs Wes

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 #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Conner Rank #785

Wes Rank #745

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 vs #785 for Conner.

Is Conner or Wes more popular?

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Conner at #785 in the United States.

What do Conner and Wes mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Conner and Wes boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.