Conway is an English surname and given name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Conchobhair', which means 'hound'. It was traditionally associated with a historical family in County Mayo, Ireland. The name gained prominence due to the notable individuals who have borne it, such as the American mathematician John Horton Conway, famous for his work on game theory and combinatorics.
"Only six babies named Conway were born in 2021."