Connor vs Jordan

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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Jordan

Boy #104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descending"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#104
Total SSA Count
3,326
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jord, JJ

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Popularity Comparison

Connor Rank #136
Jordan Rank #104

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 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

Jordan ___

  • Jordan Michael
  • Jordan James
  • Jordan Lee
  • Jordan Scott
  • Jordan Alexander
  • Jordan Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Connor

Finn Liam Declan Siobhan Aoife

If you choose Jordan

Tyler Ryan Morgan Taylor Cameron

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connor or Jordan more popular?

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and Jordan mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jordan means "descending" (Arabic origin).

Are Connor and Jordan boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Jordan is primarily a boy name.

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