Conor vs Oliver

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Conor Rank #709
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Conor

Declan Ronan Aoife Saoirse Fionn

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conor or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Conor at #709 in the United States.

What do Conor and Oliver mean?

Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Conor and Oliver boy or girl names?

Conor is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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