Connor vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Connor Rank #136

Xander Rank #216

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Connor or Xander more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Connor and Xander mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Connor and Xander boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.