Connor vs Elijah

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 #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Connor Rank #136

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #136 for Connor.

Is Connor or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and Elijah mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Connor and Elijah boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.