Conor vs Scott

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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Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#566
Total SSA Count
517
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Scottie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Conor Rank #709
Scott Rank #566

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 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

Scott ___

  • Scott Michael
  • Scott Alan
  • Scott Lee
  • Scott David
  • Scott Thomas
  • Scott James

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Conor

Declan Ronan Aoife Saoirse Fionn

If you choose Scott

Todd Brenda Craig Tracy Darren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conor or Scott more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Conor at #709 in the United States.

What do Conor and Scott mean?

Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Conor and Scott boy or girl names?

Conor is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.

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