Irish Boy Names

Here is a list of Irish boy names along with their meanings.

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Name,Meaning

Baethan , Foolish
Bailintin , Valiant
Baird , Bard
Bairrfhoinn , Handsome
Ballinamore , From the great river
Ballindeny , From the town of oak wood
Banan , White
Banbhan , Piglet
Barram , Handsome
Barrie , Fair-haired – Blonde
Barrington , Fair-haired – Blonde
Barry , Fair-haired – Blonde
Beamard , Brave as a bear
Beartlaidh , From Bart’s meadow
Benen , Kind
Beolagh , Foolish
Berk , From the birch meadow
Berke , From the birch meadow
Berkeley , From the birch meadow
Berkley , From the birch meadow
Birr , From Birr
Blaine , Thin – Lean
Blair , From the fields
Blar , From the fields
Blathma , Flower
Blian , Thin – Lean
Bohannon , Son of Owen.
Bowie , Surname
Boynton , From the town by the river Boyn
Bradaigh , Spirited
Braddon , From the broad meadow
Braden , From the broad meadow
Bradon , From the broad meadow
Brady , Spirited
Braeden , From the broad meadow
Braedon , From the broad meadow
Bram , Father of many
Brandan , Name of a saint
Brandon , Fiery hill – Sword-blade
Brandubh , Black raven
Branduff , Black raven
Branigan , Surname
Brannan , Fiery hill – Sword-blade
Brannen , Fiery hill – Sword-blade
Brannon , Fiery hill – Sword-blade
Branson , Fiery hill – Sword-blade
Braoin , Sadness
Brayden , From the broad meadow
Braydon , From the broad meadow
Breandan , Prince
Breasal , Pain
Breen , Sadness
Brendan , Prince – Beacon on the hill
Brenden , Prince
Brendon , Prince
Brenn , Prince
Brennan , Little drop – Prince
Brennen , Prince
Brennon , Prince
Breslin , Surname
Broderick , Surname
Brody , From the muddy place
Brone , Sorrowful
Bryne , Surname
Buach , Victorious
Buagh , Victorious
Buckley , Boy – Son
Burne , Bear – Brown
Burnell , Bear – Brown
Burnette , Bear – Brown
Burney , Bear – Brown
Byme , Bear – Brown
Cacanisius , Son of Nis
Cace , Brave – Watchful
Cacey , Brave – Watchful
Cadhla , Handsome
Caffar , Helmet
Cagney , Surname
Cahir , Wamor
Cain , Ancient
Caiseal , From Cashel
Caith , From the battlefield
Calbhach , Bald
Caley , Slender
Calhoun , From the forest
Callaghan , Strife
Callahan , Surname
Callough , Bald
Calvagh , Bald
Caly , Slender
Canice , Handsome
Caolaidhe , Slender
Caolan , Slender
Caomh , Lovable
Carey , Of the dark ones
Carlin , Little champion
Carney , Victorious
Carraig , From the rocky headland
Carrick , From the rocky headland
Carroll , Strong – Manly
Carthach , Loving
Carthage , Loving
Cary , Honest one – Shy
Case , Brave – Watchful
Casey , Brave – Watchful
Cashel , From Cashel
Cass , Curly haired
Cassian , Curly haired
Cassidy , Curly haired
Cathal , Strong in battle
Cathaoir , Wamor
Cathmor , Great fighter
Cathmore , Great fighter
Cavan , From Cavan
Ceallach , Strife
Ceallachan , Strife
Cearbhall , Strong – Manly
Cearnach , Victorious
Cein , Ancient
Celsus , Name of a saint
Chann , Young wolf
Channe , Young wolf
Channing , Young wolf
Channon , Young wolf
Cian , Ancient
Cianan , Ancient
Ciaran , Dark
Ciarrai , County
Cillian , Battle
Cinneide , Helmeted
Clancy , Ruddy warrior
Cluny , From the meadow
Cochlain , Hooded
Codell , Helpful
Codey , Helpful
Codie , Helpful
Cody , Assistant – A cushion – Helpful
Coghlan , Hooded
Coilin , Virile
Coillcumhann , From the narrow forest
Coinneach , Handsome
CoireaIl , Lordly – Proud
Coleman , Dove
Colla , An ancient Irish name whos meaning is lost in antiquety
Collin , Virile
Colm , Dove
Colman , Dove
Colmcille , Dove
Columbo , Dove
Coman , Bent
Comhghan , Twin
Comyn , Shrewd
Conaire , Knowledgable – Wise
Conal , High – Mighty
Conall , High – Mighty
Conan , Desire – Wise aid – Hound lover
Conary , An ancient Irish name whos meaning is lost in antiquety
Conchobhar , Strong willed – Wise
Conlan , Hero
Conleth , Ardent – Wise
Conley , Ardent – Wise
Conn , High – Mighty
Connacht , Brave counsel – Wise
Connal , High – Mighty
Connell , High – Mighty
Conner , Desire – Wise aid – Hound lover
Conners , Desire – Wise aid – Hound lover
Connie , Strong willed – Wise
Connlaio , Ardent – Wise
Connolly , Brave counsel – Wise
Connor , Desire – Wise aid – Hound lover
Conny , Strong willed – Wise
Conor , Desire – Wise aid – Hound lover
Conroy , Knowledgable – Wise
Conway , Hound of the plains
Cony , From the round hill – Seething pool – Ravine
Cooey , Hound of the plains
Cooley , Hound of Ulster
Coolie , Hound of Ulster
Cooney , Handsome
Corbmac , Charioteer
Corcoran , Reddish skin
Corey , From the hollow
Cori , From the round hill
Corin , Spear-bearer
Corky , From the round hill – Seething pool – Ravine
Corlan , Spear-bearer
Corley , From the round hill – Seething pool – Ravine
Cormac , Charioteer
Cormack , Raven’s son
Cormic , Charioteer
Cormick , Charioteer
Cornelius , Strong willed – Wise
Corran , Spear-bearer
Corren , Spear-bearer
Correy , From the round hill – Seething pool – Ravine
Corrick , From the round hill – Seething pool – Ravine
Corrin , Spear-bearer
Cory , From the round hill
Costello , Surname
Coughlan , Hooded
Covey , Hound of the plains
Cowan , Twin
Cowen , Twin
Cowyn , Twin
Coyle , Leader in battle
Creedon , Belief – Guiding principle
Crevan , Fox
Crogher , Loves hounds
Crohoore , Loves hounds
Cronan , Little dark one
Crowley , Hunch backed
Cruadhlaoich , Hunch backed
Cuanaic , Handsome
Cuinn , Intelligent
Cullan , Good looking lad
Cullen , Good looking lad
Cullin , Good looking lad
Cullo , Hound of Ulster
Cumhea , Hound of the plains
Curran , Surname
CuUladh , Hound of Ulster
Cuyler , Chapel
Daeg , Black haired
Daegan , Black haired
Dagen , Black haired
Dahy , Quick and agile
Daibheid , Dearly loved
Daimhin , Bard
Daire , Wealthy
Daithi , Beloved – Quick – Agile
Dal , Blind – A saint’s name
Dalan , Blind – A saint’s name
Dallan , Blind
Dallen , Blind – A saint’s name
Dallin , Blind. A saint’s name.
Dallon , Blind – A saint’s name
Dalon , Blind – A saint’s name
Daman , Tame
Damon , Tame
Darby , Free
Daric , Gifted ruler
Darick , Gifted ruler
Darragh , Wealthy
Darrick , Gifted ruler
Darroch , Gifted ruler
Darrock , Gifted ruler
Darry , Wealthy
Dary , Wealthy
Davey , Beloved
Davie , Beloved
Dawayne , Dark
Deaglan , Name of a saint
Declan , The name of an Irish saint
Deegan , Black haired
Delaine , From the elder tree grove
Delancy , From the elder tree grove
Delane , From the elder tree grove
Delaney , From the river Slaney
Delano , From the elder tree grove
Dempsey , Proud
Deoradhain , Exile
Dermod , Free
Dermot , Free
Derry , Oak grove
Desmond , From south Munster
Devine , Bard
Devland , Misfortune
Devlin , Surname
Devlon , Misfortune
Devlyn , Misfortune
Dewayne , Dark
Dilan , Like a lion
Dillen , Like a lion
Dillon , Like a lion
Dolan , Dark – Bold
Donahue , Surname
Donal , Great chief
Donald , Great chief
Donavan , Brown-haired chieftain
Donavon , Brown-haired chieftain
Donegan , Surname
Donell , Great chief
Donn , Brown – King of the underworld
Donnan , Brown
Donnel , Great chief
Donnell , Great chief
Donnelly , Surname
Donovan , Brown-haired chieftain
Doran , Stranger
Doron , Stranger
Dorrance , Stranger
Dorrel , Stranger
Dorrell , Stranger
Dorren , Stranger
Dorrin , Stranger
Dougal , Dark stranger
Douglas , Dark stranger
Dow , Black haired
Dowan , Black
Dowle , Dark stranger
Doyle , Dark stranger
Driscol , Mediator
Driscoll , Mediator
Duane , Dark
Duante , Dark
Duayne , Dark
Dubg , Black haired
Dubhagain , Black
Dubhan , Black
DubhgMl , Dark stranger
Duffy , Surname
Duggan , Black
Duwayne , Dark
Dwain , Dark
Dwaine , Dark
Dwane , Dark
Dwayne , Dark
Dwyer , Black
Eachan , Horseman
Eagan , Fiery – Forceful
Eagon , Fiery
Eames , Prosperous guardian
Eamon , Guardian
Earc , Red
Earnan , Knowing
Egan , Fiery – Forceful
Egon , Fiery
Eimar , Swift
Eimhin , Swift
Elroy , Red-haired youth
Eman , Serious
Enda , Name of a saint
Enos , One vigor
Eoghan , God’s gift
Eoin , God’s gift
Eoin Baiste , Gracious – Merciful – God is gracious
Erc , Red
Eth , Fire
Euan , God is merciful
Evin , Swift
Evoy , Blond
Ewan , God is merciful
Ewen , God is merciful
Fachnan , Name of a saint
Fagan , Little Hugh
Fahey , From the green field
Fahy , From the green field
FaIIon , Ruler
Fallamhain , Ruler
Fallon , Surname
Faolan , Wolf
Fardoragh , Dark
Farran , The land
Farrel , Brave
Farrell , Surname
Farren , The land
Farrin , The land
Farry , Manly
Fay , Raven
Feich , Raven
Felan , Wolf
Ferrell , Brave
FIannan , Ruddy
Finbar , Handsome
Fineen , Handsome
Finghin , Handsome
Finian , Fair
Finn , Fair
Finneen , Beautiful child
Finnegan , Fair
Finnin , Handsome
Fionan , Handsome
Fionn , Handsome
Fionnbarr , Handsome
Fitzgerald , Surname
FIynn , Ruddy
Flainn , Ruddy
Flanagan , Ruddy
Flann , Ruddy
Flannagain , Ruddy
Flannagan , Surname
Flannery , Surname
Flinn , Son of a red-haired man
Floinn , Ruddy
Flyn , Son of a red-haired man
Flynn , Son of a red-haired man
Fogartaigh , Exiled
Fogarty , Exiled
Fogerty , Exiled
Foley , Plunders
Forba , Owns the fields
Gadhra , Mastiff
Gael , Stranger
Gaffney , Calf
Gail , Rooster
Gaile , Stranger
Gairbith , Rough peace
Gale , Stranger
Gallagher , Surname
Galvin , Sparrow
Gannon , Fair
Gara , Mastiff
Garbhan , Rough
Garran , Guards – Guardian
Garrity , Surname
Garvan , Rough
Garve , Rough – Rugged
Garvey , Rough peace
Garvin , Rough – Rugged
Gearoid , Brave with a spear
Geraghty , From the court
Geralt , Fanner
Gikhrist , Serves Christ
Gil , Serves Christ
Gilbride , Serves Saint Bridget
Gildea , Golden
Gilibeirt , Pledge – Vow
Gilley , Serves Christ
Gilvarry , Serves Christ
Giolla Chriost , Serves Christ
Giollabrighde , Serves Saint Bridget
Giollabuidhe , Blond
Giolladhe , Golden
Glaleanna , Dwells in the glen
Godfrey , Peace from God
Gofraidh , Peace from God
Gogarty , Banished
Golligan , Surname
Gormain , Blue
Gorman , Blue
Gormley , Surname
Gorrie , Peace from God
Gorry , Peace from God
Gothfraidh , Peaceful
Grady , Noble
Greagoir , Watchful
Griffin , Surname
Grioghar , Watchful
Hagan , Little Hugh
Haley , Ingenious
Hanlon , Surname
Hanraoi , Rules the home
Harrington , Surname
Hayes , Surname
Heber , Surname
Hegarty , Unjust
Hennessy , Surname
Hickey , Healer
Hiero , Name of a saint
Higgins , Intelligent
Hogan , Youth
Hoireabard , Soldier
Hrothrehr , Famous ruler
Hughes , Surname
Hungas , One vigor
Hurley , Sea tide
Inerney , Steward of church lands
Inis , From the river island
Iniss , From the river island
Innes , From the river island
Innis , From the river island
Inys , From the river island
Jarlath , Tributary lord
Justin , Just – True – Upright
Kagan , Intelligent
Kagen , Intelligent
Kane , Fighter
Kasey , Brave – Watchful
Kathlynn , Pure – Innocent
Kavan , Handsome
Kaven , Handsome
Keagan , Intelligent
Kealan , Slender
Keallach , Battle
Kealy , Handsome
Kean , Ancient
Keanan , Ancient
Keandre , Ancient
Keane , Ancient
Keannen , Ancient
Kearn , Dark
Kearne , Dark
Kearney , Dark
Keary , From county Kerry
Keefe , Handsome
Keegan , Intelligent
Keely , Handsome
Keenan , Ancient
Keene , Ancient
Keenon , Surname
Kegan , Intelligent
Keilah , Lively – Aggressive
Keir , Dusky – Dark-haired
Keiran , Dusky – Dark-haired
Keith , From the battlefield
Kelan , Slender
Kellach , Strife
Kelleher , Loving husband
Kelly , Lively – Aggressive
Kelsey , Brave
Kenan , Ancient
Kennedy , Helmeted
Kennelly , Surname
Kenny , Handsome
Keon , Gracious – Merciful – God is gracious
Kerrie , Dusky – Dark-haired
Kerrigan , Dusk – Dark
Kerry , From county Kerry
Kerwin , Little dark one
Kerwyn , Small black one
Kevan , Handsome child
Keven , Handsome child
Keveon , Handsome child
Kevin , Handsome child
Kevinn , Handsome child
Kevion , Handsome child
Kevis , Handsome child
Kevon , Handsome child
Kevron , Handsome child
Kevyn , Handsome child
Kian , Ancient
Kianni , Ancient
Kienan , Ancient
Kieran , Dusky – Dark-haired
Kiernan , Surname
Kieron , Dark
Kildaire , From county Kildare
Kildare , From county Kildare
Kile , Place name – A church
Kiley , Place name – A church
Kilian , Small – Fierce
Killdaire , From county Kildare
Killian , Strife
Kinsella , Surname
Kirby , Surname
Kye , Place name – A church
Kylan , Place name – A church
Kylar , Place name – A church
Kyle , Place name – A church
Kylen , Place name – A church
Kyler , Place name – A church
Kyran , Dark
Kyrell , Place name – A church
Lacey , Surname
Lakeland , Home of the Norse
Lalor , Leper
Lany , Servant
Laoghaire , Shepherd
Laoidhigh , Poetic
Laughlin , Servant
Leachlainn , Servant
Leary , Cattle keeper
Leathlobhair , Leper
Lee , Poetic
Lennon , Surname
Liam , Resolute protector
Lochlain , Home of the Norse
Lochlann , Home of the Norse
Loman , Bare
Lorcan , Little fierce one
Loughlin , Servant
Lugaidh , Famous warrior
Lun , Strong
Lunn , Strong
Lyam , Resolute protector
Macartan , Son of Artan
MacAuliffe , Son of Olaf
MacBride , Son of Bridget Bride
MacCormack , Son of Cormac
MacElroy , Son of Elroy
MacMaureadhaigh , Son of Murray
MacMurra , Son of Murray
MacQuaid , Son of Quaid
Madden , Smalldog Milos
Maduley , Son of Olaf
Maeleachlainn , Servant
Maelisa , Serves Christ
Magee , Surname
Mago , Great
Maher , Generous
Mahon , Bear
Mahoney , Surname
Mainchin , Monk
Mal , Chief
Malachy , Servant
Malloy , Noble chief
Malone , Serves Saint John
Maloney , Serves Saint John
Malvin , Chief
Mane , Great
Mannix , Monk
Mannuss , Great
Manus , Surname
Maolruadhan , Serves Saint Ruadhan
Maonaigh , Wealthy
Marcas , Of Mars – The god of war
Maughold , Name of a saint
Mccoy , Surname
Meade , Honey – Wine – Meadow
Meadhra , Happy
Meara , Happy
Melrone , Serves Saint Ruadhan
Melvin , Chief
Melvyn , Chief
Micheal , Like God
Mick , Like God
Mickey , Like God
Miles , Servant
Mitch , Like God
Mitchel , Like God
Mitchell , Like God
Mogue , Name of a saint
Molan , Servant of the storm
Molli , Bitter
Molloy , Noble chief
Monohan , Monk
Mooney , Wealthy
Moore , Surname
Morain , Great
Moran , Great
Morgan , Fighter of the sea
Moriarty , Expert seaman
Morrissey , Choice of the sea
Muircheartaigh , Expert seaman
Muireadhach , Lord of the sea
Mukonry , Hound of prosperity
Mulcahy , Battle chief
Mundy , From Reamon
Murchadh , Fighter of the sea
Murphey , Sea warrior
Murphy , Sea warrior
Murray , Lord of the sea
Murrough , Fighter of the sea
Murry , Lord of the sea
Murtaugh , Surname
Myles , Servant
Naal , Name of a saint
Nally , Poor
Naomhan , Holy
Neason , Name of a saint
Neilan , Champion
Neill , Champion
Nessan , Name of a saint
Nevan , Holy
Nevyn , Holy
Niall , Champion
Nolan , Renowned – Noble
Noland , Renowned – Noble
Nolen , Renowned – Noble
Nolyn , Renowned – Noble
Nulte , From Ulster
Nulty , From Ulster
O’brian , Surname
O’brien , Surname
O’Conner , Desire – Wise aid – Hound lover
O’Connor , Desire – Wise aid – Hound lover
Odanodan , Of the red earth
Odell , Surname
Odhran , Pale green
Odran , Pale green
Oengus , One vigor
O’keefe , Surname
Oran , Pale green
O’shay , Surname
O’shea , Surname
Ossian , Fawn
Padraic , Noble one
Padraig , Noble
Padriac , Noble
Padric , Noble one
Parnel , Nineteenth-century Irish Nationalist Charles Parnell.
Parnell , Nineteenth-century Irish Nationalist Charles Parnell.
Pat , Noble one
Patrick , Noble one
Payton , Noble one
Pearce , Rock – Stone
Pearson , Rock – Stone
Peyton , Noble one
Phelan , Joyful
Pierce , Rock – Stone
Pierson , Rock – Stone
Quaid , Powerful ruler
Queran , Dark
Quigley , Unruly hair
Quin , Intelligent
Quinlan , Graceful
Quinn , Intelligent
Raghnall , Strong
Raighne , Mighty
Redmond , Worthy protector
Regan , Little king
Reidhachadh , From the smooth field
Reilley , Island meadow
Reilly , Island meadow
Renny , Mighty
Reynolds , Surname
Riagan , Little king
Rian , Kingly
Riddoc , From the smooth field
Riddock , From the smooth field
Riley , Island meadow
Riobard , Royal bard
Rion , Kingly
Riordain , Bright
Riordan , Bright
Roane , Red haired
Roark , Famous ruler
Rogan , Red haired
Rohan , Red haired
Roibeard , Robin
Roibin , Robin
Ronan , Little seal
Rooney , Hero
Rorey , Red
Rorke , Famous ruler
Rorry , Red
Rory , Red
Rourke , Clan name
Rowan , Red haired
Rowe , Red haired
Rowen , Red haired
Rowin , Red haired
Rowyn , Red haired
Royan , Red haired
Ruadhagan , Red haired
Ruadhan , Name of a saint – Red haired
Ruaidhri , Famous ruler
Ruanaidh , Hero
Ruarc , Famous ruler
Ruark , Famous ruler
Ryan , Kingly
Rye , Island meadow
Ryen , Kingly
Rylan , Island meadow
Ryland , Island meadow
Ryleigh , Island meadow
Ryley , Island meadow
Ryon , Kingly
Scanlan , Scandal
Scanlon , Scandal
Scannalan , Scandal
Scolaighe , Herald
Scully , Herald
Seafra , Peace from God
Seafraid , Peace from God
Seaghda , Majestic
Seamus , Supplanter
Sean , Gift from God
Seanachan , Wise one
Seanan , Little old wise one
Seanlaoch , Old hero
Searbhreathach , Judicious
Seireadan , Untamed
Shae , Majestic
Shai , Majestic
Shain , God is gracious
Shaine , God is gracious
Shamus , Supplanter
Shan , God is gracious
Shanahan , Wise one
Shandon , God is gracious
Shandy , God is gracious
Shane , God is gracious
Shanley , Old hero
Shann , God is gracious
Shannon , Little old wise one
Shauden , God is merciful
Shaughn , God is merciful
Shaun , God is merciful
Shaundre , God is merciful
Shaw , Surname
Shawn , God is merciful
Shawnn , God is merciful
Shay , Majestic
Shayan , Majestic
Shaye , Majestic
Shaylon , Majestic
Shayne , God is gracious
Shea , Majestic
Sheary , Peace from God
Sheedy , Surname
Sheehan , Little peaceful one
Shemus , Supplanter
Sheridan , Wild one
Sheridon , Wild one
Sheron , Peaceful
Shey , Majestic
Shonn , God is merciful
Siodhachan , Little peaceful one
Sorley , Viking
Sruthair , From the stream
Sruthan , Poet
Strahan , Poet
Struthers , From the stream
Suidhne , Little hero
Suileabhan , Black eyed
SulliMn , Dark eyes
Sullivan , Dark eyes
Sun , From the town by the river Boyn
Sweeney , Little hero
Tabar , A well
Taber , A well
Tadhg , Bard
Tadleigh , Bard
Tag , Poet – Handsome
Taicligh , Peaceful
Tait , Measure of land
Tally , Surname
Tate , Measure of land
Taveon , Hillside
Tavin , Hillside
Tavio , Hillside
Tavion , Hillside
Tavis , Hillside
Tavon , Hillside
Tawnya , A green field – The warm sandy color of a lion’s coat
Teaghue , Poet
Teague , Poet – Handsome
Terence , Roman clan name
Teris , Son of Terrence
Terrence , Tender
Terriss , Son of Terrence
Tevin , Hillside
Tevis , Hillside
Theobald , The boldest
Thurl , Strong fort
Thurle , Strong fort
Tiarchnach , Regal
Tibbot , The boldest
Tier , Regal
Tiernan , Regal
Tierney , Regal
Tighe , Poet – Handsome
Tighearnach , Regal
Tipper , A well
Tor , From the rocky hills – Watchtower
Toran , From the rocky hills – Watchtower
Torean , From the rocky hills – Watchtower
Toren , From the rocky hills – Watchtower
Torence , From the rocky hills – Watchtower
Torey , From the rocky hills – Watchtower
Torin , From the rocky hills – Watchtower
Torion , From the rocky hills – Watchtower
Tormaigh , Thunder spirit
Tormey , Thunder spirit
Torran , From the rocky hills – Watchtower
Torrance , From the knolls
Torrans , From the knolls
Torrence , From the rocky hills – Watchtower
Torrey , From the rocky hills – Watchtower
Torrian , From the rocky hills – Watchtower
Tory , From the knolls
Toryn , Chief
Traigh , Strand
Treabhar , Prudent
Treacy , Fighter
Treasach , Fighter
Treasigh , Fighter
Trevor , Prudent
Tully , Peaceful
Tyfiell , Scandinavian god of battle
Tynan , Surname
Tyreece , Scandinavian god of battle
Tyrel , Scandinavian god of battle
Tyrell , Scandinavian god of battle
Tyrelle , Scandinavian god of battle
Tyrone , From Owen’s territory
Tyronne , From Owen’s territory
Uaid , Powerful ruler
Ualtar , Strong warrior
Ungus , One vigor
Ward , Bard
Whelan , Joyful
William , Resolute protector
Wise , Ardent – Wise

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