Clarence vs Conway

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Conway

Boy #1,531 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hound of the plain"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,531
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Con, Conn, Way

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Clarence Rank #1,563
Conway Rank #1,531

Conway is more popular, ranked #1531 vs #1563 for Clarence.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clarence ___

  • Clarence James
  • Clarence Thomas
  • Clarence Edward
  • Clarence Arthur
  • Clarence William
  • Clarence Henry

Conway ___

  • Conway Patrick
  • Conway James
  • Conway Rhys
  • Conway Finn
  • Conway Garrett
  • Conway Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clarence

Harold Eleanor Beatrice Herbert Florence

If you choose Conway

Callum Brendan Declan Maeve Bridget

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarence or Conway more popular?

Conway is more popular, ranked #1531 compared to Clarence at #1563 in the United States.

What do Clarence and Conway mean?

Clarence means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin). Conway means "hound of the plain" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Clarence and Conway boy or girl names?

Clarence is primarily a boy name. Conway is primarily a boy name.

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