Connor vs Riley

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 #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Connor Rank #136

Riley Rank #229

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Connor or Riley more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Connor and Riley mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Connor and Riley boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.