Connor vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

✓ All Clear

Connor Rank #136

Alan Rank #167

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Connor or Alan more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Connor and Alan mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Connor and Alan boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.