What does Conor mean?
Conor, from Conchobhar, is usually read “lover of hounds” or “desiring.”
What does Finn mean?
From the Irish Fionn, “fair” or “white.” Fionn mac Cumhaill leads the warriors of Irish legend.
Conor vs Finn
Which is more popular?
Finn is more popular than Conor today: about 1,702 US babies were given the name Finn in 2025, compared with 292 named Conor.
| Conor | Finn | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Lover of hounds | Fair, white |
| Origin | Irish | Irish |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | KON-er | FIN |
| Syllables | 2 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1961 | 1918 |
| Peak year | 1993 (1,250) | 2017 (2,382) |
| In 2025 | 292 | 1,702 |
| Trend | Rising | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Conor
Finn
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Conor | Finn |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 3,021 | 11,805 |
| 2010s | 6,939 | 17,597 |
| 2000s | 5,938 | 4,917 |
| 1990s | 8,244 | 405 |
| 1980s | 2,676 | 59 |
| 1970s | 482 | 33 |
| 1960s | 80 | 82 |
| 1950s | 0 | 30 |
| 1930s | 0 | 6 |
| 1920s | 0 | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Conor or Finn more popular?
Finn is more popular than Conor today: about 1,702 US babies were given the name Finn in 2025, compared with 292 named Conor.
What is the difference between Conor and Finn?
Conor means Lover of hounds (Irish origin), while Finn means Fair, white (Irish origin).
Which name is older, Conor or Finn?
In US records, Conor first appears in 1961 and Finn in 1918, so Finn has the longer recorded history.