Connor vs Michael

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 #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Italian French Jewish Christian

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Connor Rank #136

Michael Rank #18

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #136 for Connor.

Is Connor or Michael more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and Michael mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Connor and Michael boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Michael is primarily a boy name.