Connor vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Connor Rank #136

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #136 for Connor.

Is Connor or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and Dylan mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Connor and Dylan boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.