Conway vs Irving

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

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Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Jewish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,618
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irv, Irvy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Conway Rank #1,531
Irving Rank #1,618

Conway is more popular, ranked #1531 vs #1618 for Irving.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Conway ___

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

Irving ___

  • Irving Samuel
  • Irving Harold
  • Irving Leonard
  • Irving Bernard
  • Irving Walter
  • Irving Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Conway

Callum Brendan Declan Maeve Bridget

If you choose Irving

Milton Howard Sylvia Dorothy Ethel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conway or Irving more popular?

Conway is more popular, ranked #1531 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Conway and Irving mean?

Conway means "hound of the plain" (Irish Gaelic origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Conway and Irving boy or girl names?

Conway is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.

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