Alexander vs Connor
Alexander and Connorcompared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
Scotland · Boys
In 2024, Alexander was ranked #13 and Connor #88 among boys in Scotland.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
In 2022, Alexander was ranked #18 and Connor #87 among boys in New South Wales, Australia.
England and Wales · Boys
In 2024, Alexander was ranked #36 and Connor #264 among boys in England and Wales.
Northern Ireland · Boys
In 2024, Alexander was ranked #38 and Connor #164 among boys in Northern Ireland.
New Zealand · Boys
In 2022, Alexander was ranked #42 and Connor #92 among boys in New Zealand.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
In 2025, Alexander was ranked #55 and Connor #829 among boys in Republic of Ireland.
Alexander and Connor over time
Alexander and Connor appear together in 6 published lists, across 203 years of shared records. Alexander held the stronger position in more years in 6 of them, Connor in 0.
The order between them changed and held in 2 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Connor reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 4 of those lists, Alexander in 1. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 1999, Alexander moved ahead of Connor in England and Wales · Boys — #19 and #11 the year before became #20 and #22.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Alexander and Connor changed places 4 times in New Zealand · Boys between 1992 and 2022, ending at #42 and #92.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 29 shared years in England and Wales · Boys, Alexander and Connor averaged 60.0 places apart, ending at #36 and #264.
- Longest-running competitions
Alexander and Connor were both ranked in New Zealand · Boys for 31 years, from 1992 to 2022, ending at #42 and #92.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Boys within 2 years — Alexander #14 in 1996, Connor #11 in 1998.
- Started together, ended far apart
In 1996 they stood at #14 and #13 in England and Wales · Boys, 1 places apart; by 2024 they were #36 and #264.
List by list
Republic of Ireland · Boys61 shared years, 1965–2025
Alexander held the stronger position in 60 of those years, Connor in 1.
Highest recorded here: Alexander #31 in 2018, Connor #71 in 1998.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Alexander #55, Connor #829.
New Zealand · Boys31 shared years, 1992–2022
Alexander held the stronger position in 19 of those years, Connor in 12.
Highest recorded here: Alexander #13 in 2014, Connor #11 in 1999.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2022: Alexander #42, Connor #92.
England and Wales · Boys29 shared years, 1996–2024
Alexander held the stronger position in 26 of those years, Connor in 3.
Highest recorded here: Alexander #14 in 1996, Connor #11 in 1998.
The order changed in 1999: Alexander moved ahead. In 1998 they stood at #19 and #11; by 1999 that had become #20 and #22.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Alexander #36, Connor #264.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys28 shared years, 1994–2022
Alexander held the stronger position in 28 of those years, Connor in 0.
Highest recorded here: Alexander #8 in 2014, Connor #23 in 2003.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2022: Alexander #18, Connor #87.
Northern Ireland · Boys28 shared years, 1997–2024
Alexander held the stronger position in 19 of those years, Connor in 8.
Highest recorded here: Alexander #26 in 2014, Connor #35 in 1998.
The order changed in 2007: Alexander moved ahead. In 2006 they stood at #67 and #67; by 2007 that had become #40 and #74.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Alexander #38, Connor #164.
Scotland · Boys26 shared years, 2024–2024
Alexander held the stronger position in 26 of those years, Connor in 0.
Highest recorded here: Alexander #12 in 2024, Connor #88 in 2024.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Alexander #13, Connor #88.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Alexander
Pairs where Alexander shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Alexander vs Garry
In 1964 they stood at #116 and #114 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 2 places apart; by 2009 they were #50 and #701.
Alexander · Garry · 45 shared years, 1964–2009 · Started together, ended far apart
- Alexander vs Roger
In 1964 they stood at #116 and #113 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 3 places apart; by 2021 they were #43 and #631.
Alexander · Roger · 41 shared years, 1964–2021 · Started together, ended far apart
- Craig vs Alexander
In 1997 they stood at #68 and #60 in Northern Ireland · Boys, 8 places apart; by 2015 they were #415 and #46.
Craig · Alexander · 17 shared years, 1997–2015 · Started together, ended far apart
- Alexander vs Steven
In 1997 they stood at #60 and #59 in Northern Ireland · Boys, 1 places apart; by 2022 they were #47 and #414.
Alexander · Steven · 24 shared years, 1997–2022 · Started together, ended far apart
Other comparisons involving Connor
Pairs where Connor shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Luke vs Connor
Luke and Connor changed places 14 times in New Zealand · Boys between 1992 and 2022, ending at #39 and #92.
Luke · Connor · 31 shared years, 1992–2022 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
- Robert vs Connor
Robert and Connor changed places 14 times in Northern Ireland · Boys between 1997 and 2024, ending at #93 and #164.
Robert · Connor · 28 shared years, 1997–2024 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
- Christian vs Connor
Christian and Connor changed places 13 times in Republic of Ireland · Boys between 1968 and 2025, ending at #348 and #829.
Christian · Connor · 57 shared years, 1968–2025 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
- Connor vs Leon
Connor and Leon changed places 13 times in Republic of Ireland · Boys between 1968 and 2025, ending at #829 and #73.
Connor · Leon · 57 shared years, 1968–2025 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
Side by side
| Field | Alexander | Connor |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Editorially researched profile | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | male | male |
| Meaning | Commonly interpreted as 'defender of men' or 'protector of the people'. | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | Greek | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | /ˌælɪɡˈzændər/ | Not yet recorded |
| Syllables | 4 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Alex, Xander, Sasha, Alessandro | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ |
| Most recent popularity observation | United Kingdom #11 (2025) | Republic of Ireland · Boys #829 (2025) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | 65/100 | Not yet recorded |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 70/100 | 88/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Data Confidence | high | medium |
What the data shows
- Alexander has a recorded origin (Greek); Connor does not have one recorded yet.
- Alexander has 4 syllables, compared with 2 for Connor.
- A meaning is recorded for Alexander; Connor doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ.
- The available evidence gives Alexander a "high" Data Confidence level and Connor a "medium" level — this reflects how complete and corroborated the underlying evidence is, not a judgement of either name.
How each name got here
Alexander
Popularity journey
First recorded1948
First recorded at #320 among boys in Norway in 1948 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Boys
Highest recorded1952–2025
Highest recorded position: #8 among boys in New South Wales, Australia, in 2014 (recorded 1952–2025).
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #22 among boys in New South Wales, Australia, in 2025.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Connor
Popularity journey
First recorded1965
First recorded at #170 among boys in Republic of Ireland in 1965 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
Highest recorded1996–2024
Highest recorded position: #11 among boys in England and Wales, in 1998 (recorded 1996–2024).
England and Wales · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #829 among boys in Republic of Ireland, in 2025.
Republic of Ireland · Boys