Conor vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conor

Boy #709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds, hound-desiring"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Conor Rank #709

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #709 for Conor.

Is Conor or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Conor at #709 in the United States.

What do Conor and Sam mean?

Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Conor and Sam boy or girl names?

Conor is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.