Connor vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Connor Rank #136

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #136 for Connor.

Is Connor or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and Benjamin mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Connor and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.