Conner vs Zen

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 #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Conner Rank #785

Zen Rank #959

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 vs #959 for Zen.

Is Conner or Zen more popular?

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 compared to Zen at #959 in the United States.

What do Conner and Zen mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Conner and Zen boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.