Nelson vs Conor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelson

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Boy #709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds, hound-desiring"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English American

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Nelson Rank #778

Conor Rank #709

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Conor more popular?

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Conor mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin).

Are Nelson and Conor boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Conor is primarily a boy name.