Conrad vs Major

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conrad

Boy #470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold counsel"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German English Polish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#470
Total SSA Count
654
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Con, Connie, Cord

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Major

Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#581
Total SSA Count
490
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Maj, May, Maie

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Popularity Comparison

Conrad Rank #470
Major Rank #581

Conrad is more popular, ranked #470 vs #581 for Major.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Conrad ___

  • Conrad James
  • Conrad William
  • Conrad Edward
  • Conrad Thomas
  • Conrad Alexander
  • Conrad Henry

Major ___

  • Major James
  • Major Lee
  • Major Cole
  • Major Reed
  • Major West
  • Major Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Conrad

Oliver Edmund Benedict Cecilia Harriet

If you choose Major

Knox Legend True Blaze Crew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conrad or Major more popular?

Conrad is more popular, ranked #470 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Conrad and Major mean?

Conrad means "bold counsel" (Old High German origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Conrad and Major boy or girl names?

Conrad is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.

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