Connor vs Jason

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

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Popularity Comparison

Connor Rank #136
Jason Rank #148

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #148 for Jason.

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

Jason ___

  • Jason Michael
  • Jason Thomas
  • Jason Lee
  • Jason Alexander
  • Jason Robert
  • Jason William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Connor

Finn Liam Declan Siobhan Aoife

If you choose Jason

Ryan Kevin Amanda Jennifer Tyler

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connor or Jason more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Connor and Jason mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin).

Are Connor and Jason boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Jason is primarily a boy name.

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