Connor vs Hayden

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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Hayden

Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#154
Total SSA Count
2,337
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hay, Hayes

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Connor Rank #136
Hayden Rank #154

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #154 for Hayden.

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

Hayden ___

  • Hayden James
  • Hayden Michael
  • Hayden William
  • Hayden Cole
  • Hayden Luke
  • Hayden Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Connor

Finn Liam Declan Siobhan Aoife

If you choose Hayden

Logan Kylie Paige Cameron Brayden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connor or Hayden more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Hayden at #154 in the United States.

What do Connor and Hayden mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin).

Are Connor and Hayden boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Hayden is primarily a boy name.

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