Connor vs Jeremiah

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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Jeremiah

Boy #93 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God will uplift, exalt"

Origin: Hebrew (Yirmeyahu)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#93
Total SSA Count
3,702
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jerry, Jeremy, Miah

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Popularity Comparison

Connor Rank #136
Jeremiah Rank #93

Jeremiah is more popular, ranked #93 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

Jeremiah ___

  • Jeremiah James
  • Jeremiah Lee
  • Jeremiah David
  • Jeremiah Thomas
  • Jeremiah Michael
  • Jeremiah Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Connor

Finn Liam Declan Siobhan Aoife

If you choose Jeremiah

Elijah Isaiah Nehemiah Naomi Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connor or Jeremiah more popular?

Jeremiah is more popular, ranked #93 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and Jeremiah mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jeremiah means "God will uplift, exalt" (Hebrew (Yirmeyahu) origin).

Are Connor and Jeremiah boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Jeremiah is primarily a boy name.

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