Ryan vs Connor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Ryan Rank #87

Connor Rank #136

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #136 for Connor.

Is Ryan or Connor more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Connor mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ryan and Connor boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Connor is primarily a boy name.