Connor vs Ellis

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 #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Connor Rank #136

Ellis Rank #273

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Connor or Ellis more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Connor and Ellis mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Connor and Ellis boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.