Connor vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16
Total SSA Count
8,391
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dan, Danny, Dani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Connor Rank #136
Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #136 for Connor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Connor ___

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

Daniel ___

  • Daniel James
  • Daniel Patrick
  • Daniel Thomas
  • Daniel Michael
  • Daniel Joseph
  • Daniel Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Connor

Finn Liam Declan Siobhan Aoife

If you choose Daniel

Sophia Emily Nathan Rebecca Joshua

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connor or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and Daniel mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Connor and Daniel boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.

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