Conor is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #198 in 2008 with 240 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 1,225 births ranking #57. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 77.8%. In 2008, approximately 1 in every 1,414 boys born was named Conor. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Conor is the streamlined Irish form of Connor and shares the same old Gaelic roots. It has a clean, modern look while still feeling closely tied to Irish heritage.
The name comes from one of the strongest older Irish naming traditions and remains popular both in Ireland and abroad. Its shorter spelling often feels slightly more distinctly Irish to modern readers.