Conway vs Shilo

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

Shilo

Boy #1,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, tranquil"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English-speaking Hebrew African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,670
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Shi, Lo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Conway Rank #1,531
Shilo Rank #1,670

Conway is more popular, ranked #1531 vs #1670 for Shilo.

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

Shilo ___

  • Shilo James
  • Shilo Lee
  • Shilo Forest
  • Shilo River
  • Shilo Ezra
  • Shilo Cade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Conway

Callum Brendan Declan Maeve Bridget

If you choose Shilo

Sage River Wren Milo Indigo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conway or Shilo more popular?

Conway is more popular, ranked #1531 compared to Shilo at #1670 in the United States.

What do Conway and Shilo mean?

Conway means "hound of the plain" (Irish Gaelic origin). Shilo means "peaceful, tranquil" (Hebrew origin).

Are Conway and Shilo boy or girl names?

Conway is primarily a boy name. Shilo is primarily a boy name.

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