Conner
Meaning
"chief desire"
Origin: Old Irish
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #785
- Total SSA Count
- 320
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Con
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"chief desire"
Origin: Old Irish
"ancient, enduring"
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Conner is more popular, ranked #785 vs #930 for Kiaan.
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Conner is more popular, ranked #785 compared to Kiaan at #930 in the United States.
Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Kiaan means "ancient, enduring" (Irish Gaelic origin).
Conner is primarily a boy name. Kiaan is primarily a boy name.