Anders vs Conor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anders

Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish Finnish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#835
Total SSA Count
297
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andy, Ander

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Conor

Boy #709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds, hound-desiring"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#709
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Con

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anders Rank #835
Conor Rank #709

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 vs #835 for Anders.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anders ___

  • Anders James
  • Anders Erik
  • Anders Lars
  • Anders Bjorn
  • Anders Cole
  • Anders Reid

Conor ___

  • Conor James
  • Conor Patrick
  • Conor Michael
  • Conor Sean
  • Conor Finn
  • Conor Daniel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anders

Soren Magnus Astrid Ingrid Lars

If you choose Conor

Declan Ronan Aoife Saoirse Fionn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anders or Conor more popular?

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 compared to Anders at #835 in the United States.

What do Anders and Conor mean?

Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin). Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin).

Are Anders and Conor boy or girl names?

Anders is primarily a boy name. Conor is primarily a boy name.

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