Conor
Meaning: Lover of hounds, lover of wolves
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Rank in Ireland: #11
Total births: 28,393
History: Conor derives from the Irish Conchobhar, the legendary King of Ulster in the Táin Bó Cúailnge epic. It surged in popularity from the 1980s onward, becoming one of Ireland's signature names. Conor Cruise O'Brien was a towering figure in Irish intellectual and political life. The name connects modern Irish families to the ancient myths of the Red Branch Knights and the great saga cycles preserved in medieval Irish manuscripts.
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Every number here comes directly from Ireland’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2025) | #16 |
| Babies named Conor in 2025 | 211 |
| Total recorded in Ireland | 28,393 |
| Peak year | 1997 (867 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #1 |
| Years in records | 1964–2025 (62 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 11 spots |
Frequently asked about Conor
What does the name Conor mean?
Conor means “Lover of hounds, lover of wolves” from Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Conor?
Conor has Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “Lover of hounds, lover of wolves”.
How popular is Conor in Ireland?
Conor ranked #16 in Ireland in 2025 — given to 211 babies that year.
When was Conor most popular?
Conor peaked in 1997 with 867 babies registered that year in Ireland.
Is Conor a boy or girl name?
Conor is predominantly a boys' name in Ireland — over 90% of Conors in registered births are male.
Is the name Conor rising or falling in popularity?
Conor has fallen 11 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Ireland — from #5 in 2020 to #16 in 2025.
How long has Conor been recorded in Ireland?
Conor appears in birth records in Ireland across 62 years — from 1964 through 2025.