Connor vs Preston

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 #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Connor Rank #136

Preston Rank #330

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Connor or Preston more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Connor and Preston mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Connor and Preston boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.