Connor vs Eily

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Eily

Girl #5,437 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining light, bright one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,437
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ei, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Connor Rank #136
Eily Rank #5,437

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #5437 for Eily.

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

Eily ___

  • Eily Rose
  • Eily Grace
  • Eily May
  • Eily Fiona
  • Eily Brigid
  • Eily Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Connor

Finn Liam Declan Siobhan Aoife

If you choose Eily

Saoirse Aoife Niamh Finn Cian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connor or Eily more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Eily at #5437 in the United States.

What do Connor and Eily mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Eily means "shining light, bright one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Connor and Eily boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Eily is primarily a girl name.

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