Connor vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Connor Rank #136

Evan Rank #143

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Connor or Evan more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Connor and Evan mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Connor and Evan boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.