Name Meaning & Origin
"An English surname originating as an occupation from Middle English connere, cunnere "inspector (of weighs and measures)"."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Connor is an Irish male given name, anglicised from the compound Irish word Conchobhar, meaning "lover of hounds", or "lover of wolves". The most prominent person with this name in medieval Ireland was the Irish king Conchobar mac Nessa, a semi-legendary king in Ulster described in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology, and the name was probably first anglicised to Connor by the Hiberno-Normans.
Connor is an Irish male given name, anglicised from the compound Irish word Conchobhar, meaning "lover of hounds", or "lover of wolves". The most prominent person with this name in medieval Ireland was the Irish king Conchobar mac Nessa, a semi-legendary king in Ulster described in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology, and the name was probably first anglicised to Connor by the Hiberno-Normans.
Life Path 6 — Nurturing & Responsibility: Compassionate, family-oriented, and generous.
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Root element "Conner" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "An English surname originating as an occupation from Middle English connere, cunnere "inspector (of weighs and measures)".".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~56,968 people named Conner in the US. Peaked in 2005 with 3,229 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Conner is 6, associated with Nurturing & Responsibility. Soul Urge: 11. Personality: 22.
Conner is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 98% male and 2% female.
Approximately 56,968 people in the United States are named Conner. The name peaked in 2005 with 3,229 recorded uses.
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