Conor

Conor is a boy's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “lover of hounds.” In 2024 it was given to 376 boys in the United States.

Conor at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“lover of hounds”

About the name Conor

Conor belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “lover of hounds” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Conor first appears in Social Security records in 1961. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #232 in 1993, and in 2024 376 babies received the name — 27,087 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Conor in US records

First recorded (US)
1961
Best US rank
#232 in 1993
Peak year
1993
Babies named Conor in 2024
376
Total since 1880
27,087

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Conor mean?

Conor means “lover of hounds” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Conor a boy or girl name?

Conor is a boy name. In 2024, 376 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Conor?

Conor comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition.

How popular is the name Conor?

Conor first appears in US records in 1961. Its best-ever ranking was #232 in 1993, and 376 babies were given the name in 2024.

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