Connor vs Preston

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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Preston

Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#330
Total SSA Count
1,045
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pres, Prez

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Connor Rank #136
Preston Rank #330

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #330 for Preston.

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

Preston ___

  • Preston James
  • Preston Alexander
  • Preston Cole
  • Preston Lee
  • Preston Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Connor

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If you choose Preston

Sutton Clayton Raleigh Weston Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connor or Preston more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Connor and Preston mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Connor and Preston boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.

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