Connor vs Emerson

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 #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Connor Rank #136

Emerson Rank #270

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Connor or Emerson more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Connor and Emerson mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Connor and Emerson boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.