Christopher vs Connor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Christopher

Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Spanish German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#61
Total SSA Count
5,054
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Chris, Kit, Topher

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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

Christopher Rank #61
Connor Rank #136

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 vs #136 for Connor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Christopher ___

  • Christopher James
  • Christopher Michael
  • Christopher Thomas
  • Christopher Alexander
  • Christopher David
  • Christopher John

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 Christopher

Nicholas Sebastian Katherine Elizabeth Matthew

If you choose Connor

Finn Liam Declan Siobhan Aoife

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Christopher or Connor more popular?

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Christopher and Connor mean?

Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin). Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Christopher and Connor boy or girl names?

Christopher is primarily a boy name. Connor is primarily a boy name.

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