Connor vs Malakai

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
Malakai Rank #233

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #233 for Malakai.

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

Malakai ___

  • Malakai James
  • Malakai David
  • Malakai Elijah
  • Malakai Isaiah
  • Malakai Zion
  • Malakai Ezra

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Connor

Finn Liam Declan Siobhan Aoife

If you choose Malakai

Elijah Ezekiel Isaiah Zara Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connor or Malakai more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Malakai at #233 in the United States.

What do Connor and Malakai mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Malakai means "my messenger, my angel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Connor and Malakai boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Malakai is primarily a boy name.

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