Connor Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Connor Name at a Glance

Name	Connor
Meaning	Strong willed or wise 'Hound-lover.' Also from the Irish 'Coachuhhar', meaning high desire. Famous bearers: In Irish mythology Connor was an early king of Ulster.; 20th century Irish diplomat Conor Cruise O'Brien.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Connor Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Connor means “Strong willed or wise 'Hound-lover.' Also from the Irish 'Coachuhhar', meaning high desire. Famous bearers: In Irish mythology Connor was an early king of Ulster.; 20th century Irish diplomat Conor Cruise O'Brien”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Connor Name Origin

Our database records Connor under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Connor a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Connor is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Connor

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