What is the origin of the name Conway?

Conway is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Conway?

Conway is currently ranked #15741 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

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BoyIrish

Conway

KON-way

Popularity

#15741

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

2,780

Peak Year

#120 in 2024

First Recorded

1881

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A masculine name of Irish origin, meaning 'hound of the plain' or derived from a river name. It's a surname-turned-first name.

Nickname Watch

Con Way

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Con Way

Similar Names

Declan Sullivan Quinn Rowan Finnegan

Personality Traits

reliableorganizedpracticalsociableambitious

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