Oconnor

Oconnor Meaning & Origin

About Oconnor
The name O'Connor is of Irish origin and is an anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Ó Conchobhair, meaning "descendant of Conchobhar." Conchobhar is an ancient Irish name derived from the elements "cu" meaning "hound" and "cobhair" meaning "help" or "aid." The name O'Connor is associated with the Uí Néill dynasty, one of the most powerful and influential families in Irish history. It is a surname that signifies a proud heritage and a connection to the ancient kings of Ireland.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Oconnor are male.

Oconnor Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKNR
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O20506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 K AA1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/oʊˈkɑnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oconnor in Braille

Here's how to represent Oconnor in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Oconnor in braille

How to Spell the Name Oconnor in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Oconnor using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Oconnor in sign language

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