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Conner
BoyIrish· “lover of hounds (variant of Connor)”
- Meaning
- lover of hounds (variant of Connor)
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- KAH-nur
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #864
- US babies 2025
- 277
- Best rank
- #127 (2005)
- Peak year
- 2005
Meaning and origin of Conner
Conner is an Irish name that is usually said to mean “lover of hounds (variant of Connor)”.
Conner is a variant of Connor, from the Irish Conchobhar, usually interpreted as lover of hounds or lover of wolves. In the Ulster Cycle of Irish legend, Conchobar mac Nessa was the king of Ulster in the stories of Cú Chulainn. The name became a surname, O'Connor, and in the twentieth century returned as a popular first name in English-speaking countries. The -er spelling reflects the influence of English surnames. Conner feels friendly and sporty, with deep Irish roots. Con is a short nickname.
Other spellings with the same sound: Connor, Konner.
Popularity over time
Conner first appears in US Social Security records in 1915. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 39 different years, starting in 1987. Its best national rank was #127 in 2005, the same year it reached its highest count of 3,207 babies. In 2025, 277 babies were named Conner, and it ranked #864 nationally. That is 80% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,914 in 1920, #3,454 in 1980, #191 in 2000, #158 in 2010, and #864 in 2025. Of the 56,395 US boys named Conner since records began, 44% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 15,206 babies. Since 2010, 17,850 more have been named Conner.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Braden, Cristian, Ivan, Jorge, and Oscar.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Conner ranked highest in West Virginia, Mississippi, and Alabama.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | #338 | 5 |
| Mississippi | #428 | 7 |
| Alabama | #456 | 11 |
| Kentucky | #490 | 9 |
| Arizona | #568 | 12 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Conner over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Conner is usually pronounced KAH-nur, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with C and ends in “-er”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Connor and Konner.
Middle names for Conner
A few middle names that flow with Conner: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Conner
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Conner mean?
Conner is an Irish name that is usually said to mean “lover of hounds (variant of Connor)”.
What is the origin of the name Conner?
Conner has Irish roots. Conner is a variant of Connor, from the Irish Conchobhar, usually interpreted as lover of hounds or lover of wolves.
Is Conner a popular name?
Yes. Conner ranked #864 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Conner a boy or girl name?
Conner is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Conner over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Conner?
Conner is usually pronounced KAH-nur. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings