Connor
Meaning of Connor
Connor, also spelled Conor, is an anglicized form of the Irish name Conchobhar. Its meaning is usually given as "lover of hounds" or "wolf lover," though this is not certain. It is pronounced KAH-nur (/ˈkɑnər/ in American English, /ˈkɒnər/ in British English).
In early Irish legend, the name was borne by Conchobar mac Nessa, king of Ulster in the tales of the Ulster Cycle. Modern namesakes include NHL goaltender Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets and YouTuber and author Connor Franta.
In the United States, Connor ranked only 1,031st in 1980 before climbing to a peak of 38th in 2004, when 10,049 boys were given the name. It has slipped in the rankings every year since 2016 and stood at 166th in 2025, with 2,211 boys.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as KAH-nur (/ˈkɑnər/)
British English
- Pronunced as KAH-nur (/ˈkɒnər/)
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Notable People Named Connor
| Connor Joel Franta is an American YouTuber, author, artist, and entrepreneur. |
| Connor Hellebuyck is an American NHL goaltender for the Winnipeg Jets. |
| Connor Lade is an American former pro soccer player, mainly a right back, now Senior Manager of Alumni and Player Relations for the New York Red Bulls. |
| Connor McLennan is a Scottish winger for Livingston in the Scottish Premiership. |
| Connor Murphy is an American NHL defenseman and Chicago Blackhawks alternate captain, drafted 20th in 2011 by the Coyotes and the son of former NHL defenseman Gord Murphy. |
