Connor vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Connor Rank #136

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #136 for Connor.

Is Connor or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and River mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Connor and River boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.