Connor vs Nathan

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 #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American French

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Connor Rank #136

Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #136 for Connor.

Is Connor or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and Nathan mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Connor and Nathan boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.