The 50 Best Middle Names for Connor

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Expecting a baby comes with its fair share of questions, ponderings, and emotions. 

One of the biggest questions? What to name your baby!

When you think about it, a name is a pretty big deal. So it’s a no-brainer for people to spend tons of time searching Google for the best first name for their babies.

However, when you take a lot of time looking for a first name, you tend to skim over the middle name a bit.

That’s why I’ve been putting together my How To Pick A Middle Name series. So with a quick glance, you can find the perfect middle name for your son!

Without any further ado, here are the best middle names for a boy named Connor.

I‘ve compiled these from baby name databases, parent discussion forums, and other sources, then whittled them down to the ones I personally think sound the best.

Hope it helps!


Middle name ideas for a boy named Connor

Let’s slide right into the list!

Most of these middle name ideas come from real parents of real Connors, plus other helpful parent. I’ve even thrown in a few names of my own that sound nice.

  1. Connor Aidan

  2. Connor Anthony

  3. Connor Ashton

  4. Connor Avery

  5. Connor Benjamin

  6. Connor Bennett

  7. Connor Blake

  8. Connor Brett

  9. Connor Brody

  10. Connor Bryce

  11. Connor Bryson

  12. Connor Chase

  13. Connor Dane

  14. Connor Daniel

  15. Connor David

  16. Connor Drake

  17. Connor Dylan

  18. Connor Elias

  19. Connor Ethan

  20. Connor Evan

  21. Connor Everett

  22. Connor Flynn

  23. Connor Francis

  24. Connor Franklin

  25. Connor George

  26. Connor Grayson

  27. Connor Gregory

  28. Connor Harris

  29. Connor Henry

  30. Connor Holt

  31. Connor Isaac

  32. Connor Isaiah

  33. Connor Ivan

  34. Connor Jackson

  35. Connor James

  36. Connor Jeffrey

  37. Connor Jonas

  38. Connor Justin

  39. Connor Lee

  40. Connor Logan

  41. Connor Louis

  42. Connor Lucas

  43. Connor Luke

  44. Connor Mason

  45. Connor Michael

  46. Connor Nathan

  47. Connor Ryan

  48. Connor Steven

  49. Connor Tristan

  50. Connor Troy

My favorite middle names for Connor are Connor Flynn and Connor James.

I like how these one-syllable names flow so well with the name Connor. There are so many choices, though, so you should pick the ones that sound the best to you!


Meaning of the name Connor

According to BabyCenter, Connor (also spelled Conor or Conner) is a name of Irish origin, meaning “hunter.”

The name started picking up in popularity beginning in the 1990s, peaking in about 2005.

The name Connor came in at number 577 on the popularity list for boy’s names of 2021, moving down almost 100 places since 2020.

The name also comes from the Irish Gaelic word Conchobhar, which many believe to mean “lover of hounds” and “lover of wolves.”

Some famous Connors are boxer and mixed martial artist Conor (with one ‘n’) Anthony McGregor, and actor Connor Paolo.


Wrapping Up

Didn’t find “the one” on this list? Don’t worry!

Go to some discussion forums like Nameberry or Babycenter and search through the archives. There are tons of old threads filled with dozens of ideas from brainstorms over the years.

Next, check out some other popular boy names if you’re not totally sold on Connor, like Nicholas, River, or Isaiah.

Finally, here are some guides that might help you as you get ready for baby boy’s arrival:

Hope this helps!