Conner

Meaning of Conner

Conner is an anglicized version of an Irish name. It means "lover of dogs" or "wolf lover."

Conner has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Conner

After ranking as high as #127 in 2005, Conner has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Conner

• Conner McGregor
  UFC fighter, boxing star
• Conner Ives
  American fashion designer
• Conner Frankamp
  Professional basketball player
• Conner Malle
  American actor, comedian
• Conner Perrault
  Canadian professional wrestler

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Questions about the name Conner

What does the name Conner mean?

Conner means conner is an anglicized version of an irish name. it means "lover of dogs" or "wolf lover.", and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Conner a boy's or a girl's name?

Conner is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Conner?

Conner did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Conner most popular?

Conner peaked at #127 in 2005.