Conway vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Conway Rank #1,531
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1531 for Conway.

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Conway

Callum Brendan Declan Maeve Bridget

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conway or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Conway at #1531 in the United States.

What do Conway and James mean?

Conway means "hound of the plain" (Irish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Conway and James boy or girl names?

Conway is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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