Sam vs Conor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds, hound-desiring"

Origin: Old Irish

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Sam Rank #652

Conor Rank #709

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #709 for Conor.

Is Sam or Conor more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Conor at #709 in the United States.

What do Sam and Conor mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin).

Are Sam and Conor boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Conor is primarily a boy name.