Connor vs Griffin

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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Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#223
Total SSA Count
1,609
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Griff

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Connor Rank #136
Griffin Rank #223

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #223 for Griffin.

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

Griffin ___

  • Griffin James
  • Griffin Cole
  • Griffin Thomas
  • Griffin Reid
  • Griffin Owen
  • Griffin Rhys

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Connor

Finn Liam Declan Siobhan Aoife

If you choose Griffin

Declan Brody Piper Wren Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connor or Griffin more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Connor and Griffin mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Connor and Griffin boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.

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