Gabriel vs Connor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43
Total SSA Count
6,379
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#136
Total SSA Count
2,606
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gabriel Rank #43
Connor Rank #136

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 vs #136 for Connor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabriel or Connor more popular?

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Gabriel and Connor mean?

Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin). Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gabriel and Connor boy or girl names?

Gabriel is primarily a boy name. Connor is primarily a boy name.

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