Conor
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Lover of hounds, lover of wolves
Origin: Irish
Popularity: Ranked #845 in 2025 with 292 babies born.
History: Conor surged in the 2010s-2020s. Conor McGregor — though Irish — conquered American UFC and became the world's highest-paid athlete. His swagger and trash talk are quintessentially fight-culture. In America, Conor means Irish toughness amplified to global celebrity.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Conor? About 1 in 11,399 babies born in 2025 were named Conor, or roughly 0.8 per day in the United States.
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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?
Conor ranked #843 in 2025 — given to 292 babies that year.
When was Conor most popular?
Conor peaked in 1993 with 1,250 babies registered that year.
Is Conor a boy or girl name?
Conor is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Conors in registered births are male.
Is the name Conor rising or falling in popularity?
Conor has fallen 439 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #404 in 2020 to #843 in 2025.
How long has Conor been recorded?
Conor appears in birth records across 65 years — from 1961 through 2025.