Connor vs Giovanni

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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Giovanni

Boy #122 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"Italian form of John, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#122
Total SSA Count
2,951
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gio, Gianni, Vanni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Connor Rank #136
Giovanni Rank #122

Giovanni is more popular, ranked #122 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

Giovanni ___

  • Giovanni Marco
  • Giovanni Antonio
  • Giovanni James
  • Giovanni Rafael
  • Giovanni Cruz
  • Giovanni Carlos

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Connor

Finn Liam Declan Siobhan Aoife

If you choose Giovanni

Lorenzo Matteo Lucia Valentina Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connor or Giovanni more popular?

Giovanni is more popular, ranked #122 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and Giovanni mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Giovanni means "Italian form of John, gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Connor and Giovanni boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Giovanni is primarily a boy name.

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