Conor vs Harlan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conor

Boy #709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds, hound-desiring"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#709
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Con

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Harlan

Boy #668 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rocky land, stony ground"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#668
Total SSA Count
411
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Harl

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Conor Rank #709
Harlan Rank #668

Harlan is more popular, ranked #668 vs #709 for Conor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Conor ___

  • Conor James
  • Conor Patrick
  • Conor Michael
  • Conor Sean
  • Conor Finn
  • Conor Daniel

Harlan ___

  • Harlan James
  • Harlan Lee
  • Harlan Wade
  • Harlan Scott
  • Harlan Cole
  • Harlan Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Conor

Declan Ronan Aoife Saoirse Fionn

If you choose Harlan

Weston Hattie Arlo Eloise Beau

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conor or Harlan more popular?

Harlan is more popular, ranked #668 compared to Conor at #709 in the United States.

What do Conor and Harlan mean?

Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin). Harlan means "rocky land, stony ground" (Old English origin).

Are Conor and Harlan boy or girl names?

Conor is primarily a boy name. Harlan is primarily a boy name.

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