Connor vs Nylee

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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Nylee

Girl #5,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"smooth, flowing (evoking the Nile River)"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,697
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ny, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Connor Rank #136
Nylee Rank #5,697

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #5697 for Nylee.

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

Nylee ___

  • Nylee Rose
  • Nylee Grace
  • Nylee Mae
  • Nylee Jane
  • Nylee Claire
  • Nylee Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Connor

Finn Liam Declan Siobhan Aoife

If you choose Nylee

Riley Brynlee Harlow Jaxon Caden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connor or Nylee more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Nylee at #5697 in the United States.

What do Connor and Nylee mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nylee means "smooth, flowing (evoking the Nile River)" (American English origin).

Are Connor and Nylee boy or girl names?

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

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