Conor vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conor

Boy #709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds, hound-desiring"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Conor Rank #709

Alec Rank #880

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Conor or Alec more popular?

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Conor and Alec mean?

Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Conor and Alec boy or girl names?

Conor is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.