Conor vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conor

Boy #709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds, hound-desiring"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English American

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Conor Rank #709

Nelson Rank #778

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Conor or Nelson more popular?

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Conor and Nelson mean?

Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Conor and Nelson boy or girl names?

Conor is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.