Connor vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Connor Rank #136

Dean Rank #142

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Connor or Dean more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Connor and Dean mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Connor and Dean boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.