Conor vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conor

Boy #709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds, hound-desiring"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Conor Rank #709

Shane Rank #602

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 vs #709 for Conor.

Is Conor or Shane more popular?

Shane is more popular, ranked #602 compared to Conor at #709 in the United States.

What do Conor and Shane mean?

Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Conor and Shane boy or girl names?

Conor is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.