Connor vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Connor Rank #136

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #136 for Connor.

Is Connor or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and Jackson mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Connor and Jackson boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.