Connor vs Colin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Connor Rank #136

Colin Rank #335

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Connor or Colin more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Connor and Colin mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Connor and Colin boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.