Connor vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Connor Rank #136

Alex Rank #205

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Connor or Alex more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Connor and Alex mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Connor and Alex boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.