Connor vs Eli

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 #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian

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Connor Rank #136

Eli Rank #92

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 vs #136 for Connor.

Is Connor or Eli more popular?

Eli is more popular, ranked #92 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and Eli mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Connor and Eli boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Eli is primarily a boy name.