John vs Connor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

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Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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John Rank #21

Connor Rank #136

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #136 for Connor.

Is John or Connor more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do John and Connor mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are John and Connor boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Connor is primarily a boy name.