Conor vs Van

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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Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#909
Total SSA Count
257
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Conor Rank #709
Van Rank #909

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 vs #909 for Van.

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

Van ___

  • Van Morrison
  • Van Lee
  • Van James
  • Van Halen
  • Van Gogh
  • Van Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Conor

Declan Ronan Aoife Saoirse Fionn

If you choose Van

Rex Max Leo Ace Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conor or Van more popular?

Conor is more popular, ranked #709 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Conor and Van mean?

Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Conor and Van boy or girl names?

Conor is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.

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