Connor vs Rowan

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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Rowan

Boy #71 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71
Total SSA Count
4,647
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Row

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Connor Rank #136
Rowan Rank #71

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 vs #136 for Connor.

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

Rowan ___

  • Rowan James
  • Rowan Alexander
  • Rowan Elliot
  • Rowan Luke
  • Rowan Miles
  • Rowan Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Connor

Finn Liam Declan Siobhan Aoife

If you choose Rowan

Orion Fia Isla Finn Cora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connor or Rowan more popular?

Rowan is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and Rowan mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rowan means "little red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Connor and Rowan boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Rowan is primarily a boy name.

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