Conway vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conway

Boy #1,531 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hound of the plain"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Welsh American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Conway Rank #1,531

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1531 for Conway.

Is Conway or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Conway at #1531 in the United States.

What do Conway and Richard mean?

Conway means "hound of the plain" (Irish Gaelic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Conway and Richard boy or girl names?

Conway is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.