Malachi vs Connor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malachi

Boy #149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"messenger of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Irish Christian

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Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Malachi Rank #149

Connor Rank #136

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #149 for Malachi.

Is Malachi or Connor more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Malachi at #149 in the United States.

What do Malachi and Connor mean?

Malachi means "messenger of God" (Hebrew origin). Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Malachi and Connor boy or girl names?

Malachi is primarily a boy name. Connor is primarily a boy name.