Connor vs Reid

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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Reid

Boy #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#300
Total SSA Count
1,118
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Connor Rank #136
Reid Rank #300

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #300 for Reid.

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

Reid ___

  • Reid James
  • Reid Thomas
  • Reid Alexander
  • Reid Owen
  • Reid William
  • Reid Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Connor

Finn Liam Declan Siobhan Aoife

If you choose Reid

Knox Chase Wyatt Sloane Blair

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connor or Reid more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Reid at #300 in the United States.

What do Connor and Reid mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin).

Are Connor and Reid boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Reid is primarily a boy name.

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