Conner vs Ray

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
Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #785 for Conner.

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

Ray ___

  • Ray Charles
  • Ray William
  • Ray Allen
  • Ray James
  • Ray Thomas
  • Ray Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Conner

Aidan Declan Brigid Siobhan Keegan

If you choose Ray

June Mae Jack Leo Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conner or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Conner at #785 in the United States.

What do Conner and Ray mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Conner and Ray boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.

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