Conner vs Kellan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conner

Boy #785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"chief desire"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#785
Total SSA Count
320
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Con

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Conner Rank #785
Kellan Rank #919

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 vs #919 for Kellan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Conner ___

  • Conner James
  • Conner Patrick
  • Conner Michael
  • Conner Ryan
  • Conner Sean
  • Conner Brendan

Kellan ___

  • Kellan James
  • Kellan Patrick
  • Kellan Connor
  • Kellan Reid
  • Kellan Pierce
  • Kellan Flynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Conner

Aidan Declan Brigid Siobhan Keegan

If you choose Kellan

Declan Ronan Finn Sienna Aoife

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conner or Kellan more popular?

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 compared to Kellan at #919 in the United States.

What do Conner and Kellan mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Kellan means "slender, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Conner and Kellan boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Kellan is primarily a boy name.

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