Conway name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Welsh and Scottish
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Conway c(o)-nway
Meaning: From the Holy River
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What does Conway mean?

The famous and perennial boy name Conway is principally used in English is originated from Welsh and Scottish, Conway means "From the Holy River".

How do I pronounce Conway?

The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Conway is c(o)-nway. The other ways to say the name is con-way.

Variants of Conway

Conwae

How popular is the name Conway?

Conway is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1881 and was able to reach the top 900 names. In 1881, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 866 on boy names chart when 67 babies were named Conway.

Over 2269 people have been named Conway in United States. Conway is a rare baby name in England and Wales where it may not be used now. Also, Conway is a familiar name in South Africa, England, Jamaica and Canada.

According to our research, over 2000 babies have been named Conway globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2023168710000
202219238000
2021214566151655
202019917100
201922266200
201820966700
201724445200
201621416400
201523535500
201432313400
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Here's what numbers has to say about Conway

People find it easy to communicate with you but only after you find a way to relax in their presence. You are an amazing person. You dream of living in a more humane society. You find a way to disappoint yourself even if there's no reason for disappointment. You are a blending mix of creativity and brains. You always dress as you feel at the moment. Searching for the true meaning of life is one of your preoccupations at the moment.

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Sibling Names for Conway

Choosing a perfect name for your baby can be exciting yet challenging. If you're considering the name "Conway" for your little bundle of joy, why not take a look at some equally adorable sibling names that would complement it perfectly? Here are some fantastic options to help you choose the best name for your family.

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Brother for Conway

Famous people named Conway

  • Conway Twitty, American country music singer
  • Conway Pulford, senior Royal Air Force officer
  • Conway Berners-Lee, English mathematician and computer scientist
  • Conway Smith, English footballer
  • Conway Savage, Australian rock musician
  • Conway Baker, offensive tackle
  • Conway Dixon, from 1921 adventure, crime film Corinthian Jack, who played the Col Dane.
  • Conway Tearle, from 1929 action and adventure flick Smoke Bellew, who portrayed Kit 'Smoke' Bellew.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
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