Zen vs Conner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zen

Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Boy #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Scottish

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Zen Rank #959

Conner Rank #785

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 vs #959 for Zen.

Is Zen or Conner more popular?

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 compared to Zen at #959 in the United States.

What do Zen and Conner mean?

Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin). Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin).

Are Zen and Conner boy or girl names?

Zen is primarily a boy name. Conner is primarily a boy name.