Connor vs Declan

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 #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Connor Rank #136

Declan Rank #131

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #136 for Connor.

Is Connor or Declan more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and Declan mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Connor and Declan boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Declan is primarily a boy name.