Connor

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“lover of hounds” — Irish

#1362024 rank
2004peak year
212,278babies named Connor since 1880
▼ 49%5-year trend

Connor popularity over 145 years

⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 200418801920196020002024

What does Connor mean?

From Irish Conchobhar, borne by the legendary king of Ulster in the Ulster Cycle; often glossed 'lover of hounds' or 'wolf lover'.

OriginIrish
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, mythic

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