Connor vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Connor Rank #136

Peter Rank #192

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Connor or Peter more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Connor and Peter mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Connor and Peter boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.