Connor vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Connor Rank #136

Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #136 for Connor.

Is Connor or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and Charles mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Connor and Charles boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.