Connor vs Malachi

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 #149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"messenger of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Irish Christian

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Connor Rank #136

Malachi Rank #149

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #149 for Malachi.

Is Connor or Malachi more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Malachi at #149 in the United States.

What do Connor and Malachi mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Malachi means "messenger of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Connor and Malachi boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Malachi is primarily a boy name.