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