Connor vs Romeo

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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Romeo

Boy #283 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pilgrim to Rome; from Rome"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#283
Total SSA Count
1,188
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ro, Romy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Connor Rank #136
Romeo Rank #283

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #283 for Romeo.

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

Romeo ___

  • Romeo James
  • Romeo Alexander
  • Romeo Vincent
  • Romeo Sebastian
  • Romeo Luca
  • Romeo Marco

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Connor

Finn Liam Declan Siobhan Aoife

If you choose Romeo

Juliet Valentina Sienna Luca Lorenzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connor or Romeo more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Romeo at #283 in the United States.

What do Connor and Romeo mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Romeo means "pilgrim to Rome; from Rome" (Italian/Latin origin).

Are Connor and Romeo boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Romeo is primarily a boy name.

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