Conor
Boy name · Irish · pronounced KON-or
Verified name
What does Conor mean?
Lover of hounds or high desire
Origin and language
Irish
Language family: Irish|English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 656 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 578 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Con, Conny
Variant: Connor, Conchobhar
Related: Conn
Using Conor across cultures
Historic High King of Ulster in Irish epic lore.
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