Konnor vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Konnor

Boy #2,008 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,008
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kon, Konn

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Konnor Rank #2,008
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2008 for Konnor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Konnor ___

  • Konnor James
  • Konnor Michael
  • Konnor Patrick
  • Konnor Ryan
  • Konnor Sean
  • Konnor Liam

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Konnor or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Konnor at #2008 in the United States.

What do Konnor and Liam mean?

Konnor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Konnor and Liam boy or girl names?

Konnor is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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