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Connor-Jay

Quick answerThe given name 'Connor-Jay' is a combination of the Irish name 'Connor', derived from the Gaelic 'Conchobhar', meaning 'wolf-lover' or 'hound-lover', and the English name 'Jay', which refers to the bird.

Irish · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#3,416
TrendStable
Peak year2007
Syllables3
OriginIrish
LanguageGaelic
CultureCeltic
ReligionChristianity
Letters10
Numerology7 Chaldean 5
Global rank#3,416

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Connor-Jay

The given name 'Connor-Jay' is a combination of the Irish name 'Connor', derived from the Gaelic 'Conchobhar', meaning 'wolf-lover' or 'hound-lover', and the English name 'Jay', which refers to the bird.

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Etymology

The given name 'Connor-Jay' is a combination of the Irish name 'Connor', derived from the Gaelic 'Conchobhar', meaning 'wolf-lover' or 'hound-lover', and the English name 'Jay', which refers to the bird. The name 'Connor' has its roots in ancient Celtic culture, while 'Jay' is a common English surname and given name, often associated with Christianity.

Connor-Jay currently ranks #3,416 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.

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