Connor vs John

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 #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

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Connor Rank #136

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #136 for Connor.

Is Connor or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and John mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Connor and John boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.