Connor vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Connor Rank #136

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #136 for Connor.

Is Connor or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and Matthew mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Connor and Matthew boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.