The name Connor is a girl's name meaning "lover of hounds".

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Connor is an ancient Irish mythological name in the US Top 100 for boys but also used in increasing numbers for baby girls.

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The name Connor peaked for girls at #1276 in 1992. The name is most popular in CONNOR. Connor is also used for boys, ranking #136 in 2024.

The name Connor is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "lover of hounds".

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Connor, the appealing name of an early semi-legendary king of Ulster in Irish mythology, sits firmly in the Top 100 and taken together with its alternate spellings would rank even higher. In its native Ireland the Conor version is one of the highest charting <a href="https://nameberry.com/boys-names">boys’ name</a>.
 Connor MacLeod was the name of the title character in the 1986 film The Highlander, which helped promote the name.
 Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise have a teen-aged son named Connor, while Eric Clapton has a younger Conor; the name of the Irish writer and historian is spelled Conor Cruise O'Brien.
 Since Connor means 'lover of hounds,' it might make a good choice for a dog-loving family. In fact, one of the sons in Marley and Me is given that name.

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The name Connor is currently ranked #136 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #38 in 2004. The name is most popular in CONNOR, CONNOR, and CONNOR. Connor is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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