Connor vs Waylon

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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Waylon

Boy #65 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wayside land, roadside settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#65
Total SSA Count
4,878
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Way

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Connor Rank #136
Waylon Rank #65

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 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

Waylon ___

  • Waylon James
  • Waylon Lee
  • Waylon Ray
  • Waylon Dean
  • Waylon Cole
  • Waylon Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Connor

Finn Liam Declan Siobhan Aoife

If you choose Waylon

Cash Emmett Jolene Hank Dolly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connor or Waylon more popular?

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 compared to Connor at #136 in the United States.

What do Connor and Waylon mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Waylon means "wayside land, roadside settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Connor and Waylon boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Waylon is primarily a boy name.

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