Irish boy name
Connor Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Connor means lover of hounds. Anglicised from Irish Conchobhar, meaning lover of hounds.
Connor is one of the most common English spellings of the Irish Conchobhar, which is often explained as lover of hounds. The name belongs to Conchobar mac Nessa, the king of Ulster in the Ulster Cycle of Irish legend. Conor is the more common spelling in Ireland, while Connor is more common in North America and Britain. The Irish form is pronounced roughly KRUH-khur, which is a long way from the English version.
Pronunciation by a native speaker.
How to pronounce Connor
KON·er
Connor has 2 syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable (shown in bold). Say it as written in the respelling, with each capitalised part spoken a little louder.
Variants of Connor
ConorConnerKonnorConchobhar
A well-known Connor
Connor McDavid.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Connor mean?
Connor means "lover of hounds". Anglicised from Irish Conchobhar, meaning lover of hounds.
How do you pronounce Connor?
Connor is pronounced KON-er.
What is the origin of Connor?
Connor is an Irish boy name. In Irish it is written Conchobhar.
How many syllables are in Connor?
Connor has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first one.
What are other spellings of Connor?
Other spellings and forms include Conor, Conner, Konnor, Conchobhar.