Matthew vs Connor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Matthew Rank #33

Connor Rank #136

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #136 for Connor.

Is Matthew or Connor more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Connor mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Matthew and Connor boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Connor is primarily a boy name.