Connor vs Orion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

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Connor Rank #136

Orion Rank #326

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #326 for Orion.

Is Connor or Orion more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Orion at #326 in the United States.

What do Connor and Orion mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Connor and Orion boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Orion is primarily a boy name.