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Conor Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Conor

"A male given name from Irish."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 1993 👥 27,156 in US
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Meaning
A male given name from Irish.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
27,156
Life Path
Number 11

📖 What Does Conor Mean?

Conor is a male given name of Irish origin. The meaning of the name is "Lover of Wolves" or "Lover of Hounds". Conchobhar/Conchubhar or from the name Conaire, found in Irish legend as the name of the high king Conaire Mór and other heroes. It is popular in the English-speaking world. Conor has recently become a popular name in North America and in Great Britain. Some alternative spellings for the name are often spelled Connor, Conner.

🌐 From Wikipedia Source ↗

Conor is a male given name of Irish origin. The meaning of the name is "Lover of Wolves" or "Lover of Hounds". Conchobhar/Conchubhar or from the name Conaire, found in Irish legend as the name of the high king Conaire Mór and other heroes. It is popular in the English-speaking world. Conor has recently become a popular name in North America and in Great Britain. Some alternative spellings for the name are often spelled Connor, Conner.…

Root Element
Conor
Core Meaning
"A male given name from Irish."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Conor

C 3
O 6
N 5
O 6
R 9
SUM 11
11
Life Path
Intuition & Insight
3
Soul Urge
Creativity & Expression
8
Personality
Power & Ambition

Life Path 11 — Intuition & Insight: Highly intuitive, idealistic, and visionary.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male100%
♀ Female0%

Based on 27,156 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 27,156
Peak year 1993 (1,263)
First recorded 1961
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Male
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Conor" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A male given name from Irish.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~27,156 people named Conor in the US. Peaked in 1993 with 1,263 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Conor?

The Life Path number for Conor is 11, associated with Intuition & Insight. Soul Urge: 3. Personality: 8.

Is Conor a boy or girl name?

Conor is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 100% male and 0% female.

How many people are named Conor in the US?

Approximately 27,156 people in the United States are named Conor. The name peaked in 1993 with 1,263 recorded uses.

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