Connor vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Connor Rank #136

Max Rank #175

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #175 for Max.

Is Connor or Max more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Connor and Max mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Connor and Max boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.