Conor vs Skyler

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

Popularity Comparison

Conor Rank #709
Skyler Rank #661

Skyler is more popular, ranked #661 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

Skyler ___

  • Skyler Rose
  • Skyler Grace
  • Skyler Mae
  • Skyler Jane
  • Skyler Lynn
  • Skyler Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Conor

Declan Ronan Aoife Saoirse Fionn

If you choose Skyler

Avery Quinn Logan Ryder Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conor or Skyler more popular?

Skyler is more popular, ranked #661 compared to Conor at #709 in the United States.

What do Conor and Skyler mean?

Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin). Skyler means "scholar, learned one" (Dutch origin).

Are Conor and Skyler boy or girl names?

Conor is primarily a boy name. Skyler is primarily a girl name.

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