Connor vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

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Connor Rank #136

Simon Rank #251

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Connor or Simon more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Connor and Simon mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Connor and Simon boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.