Connor vs Gavin

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 #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Connor Rank #136

Gavin Rank #254

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Connor or Gavin more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Connor and Gavin mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Connor and Gavin boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.