How to say it
CON · or
ˈkɒn.ər
Masculine
Conor
Lover of hounds
What it means
Conor is an Irish name from Conchobhar, usually read as 'lover of hounds' or 'lover of wolves.'
Conor is an anglicized form of the Irish Conchobhar, most often glossed 'lover of hounds' or 'lover of wolves,' a fitting name in a warrior culture that prized the hunt. Its most famous early bearer is Conchobar mac Nessa, the semi-legendary king of Ulster in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. Conor is the traditional single-n Irish spelling, alongside the very common Connor. It slipped a little in the most recent US rankings while remaining in the boys' top 1000.
How to spell Conor
The standard spelling is Conor. Common variants include Connor, Conner, Conchobhar, but Conor is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #232 in 1993, currently #845 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Spelling
Conor is the older Irish single-n spelling; Connor is the common variant.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Conor McGregor Irish mixed martial artist and UFC fighter
- Conor Oberst American singer and songwriter, frontman of Bright Eyes
Spelling variants
- Connor
- Conner
- Conchobhar
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Common questions
- What does the name Conor mean?
- Conor is an Irish name from Conchobhar, usually read as 'lover of hounds' or 'lover of wolves.'
- What does Conor mean in Irish?
- In Irish, Conor means "Lover of hounds." Conor is an anglicized form of the Irish Conchobhar, most often glossed 'lover of hounds' or 'lover of wolves,' a fitting name in a warrior culture that prized the hunt. Its most famous early bearer is Conchobar mac Nessa, the semi-legendary king of Ulster in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. Conor is the traditional single-n Irish spelling, alongside the very common Connor. It slipped a little in the most recent US rankings while remaining in the boys' top 1000.
- How do you pronounce Conor?
- Conor is pronounced ˈkɒn.ər. Say it as CON-or, with the stress on the "con" syllable.
- How do you spell Conor?
- The standard spelling is Conor. Common spelling variants include Connor, Conner, Conchobhar.
- Is Conor a boy or girl name?
- Conor is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Conor?
- Conor ranked #845 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.