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Conway

“Origin unclear; possibly Welsh Conwy (chief+water), or Irish or Scottish Gaelic” — Welsh, Irish, or Scottish Gaelic (uncertain) origin

Boy's name · #1287 in the US (2025) · Trending

Conway has appeared in US records since 1881 — best rank #866 (1881) · 2,921 babies named Conway all-time · 1 in 11,000 boys born in 2025.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 6 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Conways

• Conway Twitty — American country singer (1933–1993)
• Conway Tearle — actor (1878-1938)
• Conway MacMillan — American botanist (1867-1929)
• Conway The Machine — American rapper
• Conway Savage — Australian musician

In stories & tradition

• Conway — Pokémon

What Conways become

Among 42 notable people named Conway:

No single standout — notable Conways spread across many fields.

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