Conway vs Luther

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

Luther

Boy #1,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous army, warrior people"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,499
Total SSA Count
119
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lou, Luke

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Conway Rank #1,531
Luther Rank #1,499

Luther is more popular, ranked #1499 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

Luther ___

  • Luther James
  • Luther Ray
  • Luther King
  • Luther Eugene
  • Luther Alexander
  • Luther William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Conway

Callum Brendan Declan Maeve Bridget

If you choose Luther

Malcolm Rosa Martin Harriet Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conway or Luther more popular?

Luther is more popular, ranked #1499 compared to Conway at #1531 in the United States.

What do Conway and Luther mean?

Conway means "hound of the plain" (Irish Gaelic origin). Luther means "famous army, warrior people" (Old High German origin).

Are Conway and Luther boy or girl names?

Conway is primarily a boy name. Luther is primarily a boy name.

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