Connor vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#136
Total SSA Count
2,606
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Connor Rank #136
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #136 for Connor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connor or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and Adam mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Connor and Adam boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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