Conor vs Theodore

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

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Popularity Comparison

Conor Rank #709
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Conor

Declan Ronan Aoife Saoirse Fionn

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conor or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Conor at #709 in the United States.

What do Conor and Theodore mean?

Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Conor and Theodore boy or girl names?

Conor is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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