Conor
Boy name · 2,767 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Conor: 2,767 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 184 births in 1995.
The Irish name Conor derives from the Gaelic *Conchobhar*, meaning "lover of hounds" or "wolf lover," a fitting tribute to its ancient warrior roots. In Irish mythology, the legendary king Conchobar mac Nessa ruled Ulster, while modern fame belongs to mixed martial artist Conor McGregor and singer-songwriter Conor Oberst. While no major place bears the name directly, the Irish province of Connacht shares the same etymological root—*Conn* meaning "chief" or "hound." Conor’s Scottish popularity mirrors its Irish heritage, though the spelling "Connor" is also common throughout Scotland, offering parents a slightly more Anglicised variant of this timeless, strong-sounding
Boy 40 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 1995184 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #17823 babies
- Total births
- 2,767since 1984
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 45%vs prior 5y