Connor vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Connor Rank #136

Richard Rank #232

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Connor or Richard more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Connor and Richard mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Connor and Richard boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.