Connor vs Gabriel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #136
Total SSA Count: 2,606
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #43
Total SSA Count: 6,379
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Nicholas Juan Alejandro

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Popularity Comparison

Connor Rank #136

Gabriel Rank #43

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 vs #136 for Connor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connor or Gabriel more popular?

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and Gabriel mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin).

Are Connor and Gabriel boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Gabriel is primarily a boy name.

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