Connor vs Ilene

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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Ilene

Girl #5,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek Helen/Irene influence

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,678
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ile, Lee, Lenie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Connor Rank #136
Ilene Rank #5,678

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #5678 for Ilene.

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

Ilene ___

  • Ilene Marie
  • Ilene Grace
  • Ilene Ann
  • Ilene Rose
  • Ilene Louise
  • Ilene Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Connor

Finn Liam Declan Siobhan Aoife

If you choose Ilene

Marlene Pauline Doreen Joan Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connor or Ilene more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Ilene at #5678 in the United States.

What do Connor and Ilene mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ilene means "bright, shining light" (Greek Helen/Irene influence origin).

Are Connor and Ilene boy or girl names?

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

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