Connor vs Colton

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 #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

English American

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Connor Rank #136

Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #136 for Connor.

Is Connor or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and Colton mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Connor and Colton boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.