Conway vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conway

Boy #1,531 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hound of the plain"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Conway Rank #1,531

Shay Rank #1,707

Conway is more popular, ranked #1531 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Conway or Shay more popular?

Conway is more popular, ranked #1531 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Conway and Shay mean?

Conway means "hound of the plain" (Irish Gaelic origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Conway and Shay boy or girl names?

Conway is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.