Connor vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Connor Rank #136

Cole Rank #162

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Connor or Cole more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Connor and Cole mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Connor and Cole boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.