Nicholas vs Connor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Nicholas Rank #117

Connor Rank #136

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #136 for Connor.

Is Nicholas or Connor more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Connor mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Nicholas and Connor boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Connor is primarily a boy name.