Conner
/?k?n.??/ · 2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Irish Gaelic ◈ 2 syllables
"Dog lover, strong-willed one"

From Irish Gaelic

Conner means hound lover or wise — the double-N variant of Connor, from the Irish Gaelic. Terminator's John Connor IS humanity's future saviour. Same Irish-hound-heritage, double-N calligraphy. Two syllables of humanity's-saviour through double-N Irish-hound distinction.

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Conner at a glance
MeaningDog lover, strong-willed one
OriginIrish Gaelic
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#475
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Why parents love Conner
  • Terminator's John Connor IS humanity's saviour.
  • Same Irish hound-lover with double-N distinction.
  • Two syllables with a strong, Irish sound: KON-er.
  • The meaning wise/hound-lover is dually powerful.
  • The double-N adds visual weight.
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The vibe of Conner
hound loverwisedouble-NConnorIrishGaelicTerminatorJohn Connorhumanitysaviour
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Origin & history of Conner
Irish Gaelic (hound lover) → double-N Conner
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Irish Gaelic roots
Conner is the double-N variant of Connor meaning hound lover. Terminator's John Connor is humanity's future saviour.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Double-N variant; Terminator (1984).
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Today
Conner remains a beloved choice, ranking #475 in the US. 56,968 babies have been named Conner since 1915.
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How popular is Conner?
2005 peak year
Conner reached its widest reach during the early 2000s. In 2005, 3,207 babies received the name (ranked #127). In the present decade it sits around #475, with about 779 babies given the name annually. Conner has been declining in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 56,968 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
3,207 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #127)
779 Avg. per year
(last decade)
7,790 Total registrations
last 10 years
56,968 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #475) Popular
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Conner
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Conner's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — humanity-saving leadership. People named Conner tend to be strong, wise, and gifted at double-N saving humanity's future.

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Saves humanity's future
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Terminator-Connor
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Irish-hound
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Double-N
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Wise-strong
C3
O6
N5
N5
E5
R9
Sum: 33 → Life path 6
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Personality of Conner
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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