Charles vs Connor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#51
Total SSA Count
5,593
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Charlie, Chuck, Chaz

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Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#136
Total SSA Count
2,606
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Con, Connie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charles Rank #51
Connor Rank #136

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #136 for Connor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charles ___

  • Charles James
  • Charles William
  • Charles Edward
  • Charles Henry
  • Charles Robert
  • Charles Thomas

Connor ___

  • Connor James
  • Connor Patrick
  • Connor Michael
  • Connor Ryan
  • Connor Thomas
  • Connor Sean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charles

George Henry Edward Alice Eleanor

If you choose Connor

Finn Liam Declan Siobhan Aoife

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charles or Connor more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Charles and Connor mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Charles and Connor boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Connor is primarily a boy name.

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