Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Irish.
Conor is a boy's and girl's baby name of Irish origin, an Irish spelling of Connor, from the Irish Conchobar meaning 'lover of hounds' or 'high desire.' Conchobar mac Nessa was the legendary king of Ulster in Irish mythology, making this one of the great names of the Celtic tradition.
The Conor spelling signals Irish cultural pride — it's the spelling preferred in Ireland, while Connor is the diaspora American form. MMA legend Conor McGregor made it globally recognizable in the 2010s, giving it fierce fighting spirit alongside its ancient mythological roots. A name of genuine Irish character.