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Updated November 24, 2023 by Jennifer M.

Connor

  • Gender: Male
  • Origin: Irish
  • Meaning: Descendent Of Hound, Desire

What is the meaning of the name Connor?

The name Connor is primarily a male name of Irish origin that means Descendent Of Hound, Desire.

From the Irish/Celtic name Conchobhar. Possibly used for someone who loved wolves.

Different Spellings of the name Connor:

Konnor, Konner

People who like the name Connor also like:

Caleb, Gavin, Liam, Jackson, Mason, Owen, Ethan, Olivia, Chloe, Amelia, Emma, Charlotte, Ava, Sophia

Names like Connor:

Channary, Conroy, Coniraya, Casmir, Casimira, Casimir, Chinara, Conary, Conor, Camira, Conner, Channer, Camara, Chinyere, Channery, Connery, Chimere, Cashmere, Cynara

Celebrity Babies with this Name:

Connor Cruise - son of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman , born 1995

Stats for the Name Connor

checkmark Connor is currently #74 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts
checkmark Connor is currently #118 in U.S. births

Potential drawbacks of using the name Connor:

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1. Potential confusion with the more common spelling "Connor"
2. Difficulty in pronunciation or spelling for some individuals
3. Possible teasing or mispronunciation due to the unique spelling
4. Limited availability of personalized items with the name spelled as "Konnor"
5. Potential for the name to be perceived as trendy or less timeless compared to traditional spellings