Conway Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Conway Name at a Glance

Name	Conway
Meaning	Holy river. Place-name and surname.
Origin	Welsh
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Conway Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Conway means “Holy river. Place-name and surname”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Conway Name Origin

Our database records Conway under Welsh origin. Browse more Welsh baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Conway a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Conway is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Conway

When considering Conway for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.