Conor vs Hugh

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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Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#765
Total SSA Count
332
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Huey, Hughie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Conor Rank #709
Hugh Rank #765

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 vs #765 for Hugh.

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

Hugh ___

  • Hugh James
  • Hugh Alexander
  • Hugh William
  • Hugh Robert
  • Hugh George
  • Hugh Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Conor

Declan Ronan Aoife Saoirse Fionn

If you choose Hugh

Edmund Miles Cecily Alice Rupert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conor or Hugh more popular?

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Conor and Hugh mean?

Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Conor and Hugh boy or girl names?

Conor is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.

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