More Than 85+ Irish Boy Names With Meaning For Your Little Boy

Irish Baby Names For Boys

Looking for strong Irish boy names? Try your luck with these unique Irish, Celtic and Gaelic boy names that come from the Emerald Isle.

Choosing a name for your child is one of the most exciting things for parents. If one or both parents have Irish roots (or just love the sound of Irish baby names), consider an Emerald Isle-inspired name for your newborn baby.

Ireland is a beautiful country with lush green landscapes and a rich history. Over the years, Irish history and people have inspired many baby names in use around the world.

The names of Irish boys go far beyond “Patrick”. Names like Liam, Connor, Declan and Sean have climbed the list of the most popular baby names in the United States.

In Ireland there are unique spellings (due to the Celtic and Gaelic languages), if you want an unusual Irish first name consider names like Fionn, Eamon and Eoin. Popular Irish surnames also yield fantastic proper names, such as Finnegan, Shea, and Donnelly.

Irish baby names for boys have grown in popularity in the United States in recent years, with Liam reaching number 1 and all of Aiden’s different spellings climbing to the top of the list. Along with Liam and Aiden, other Irish boy names in the American Top 1000 include Finn, Declan, Connor and Brody. In Ireland, the main names for Irish boys are Conor, Fionn, Oisin and Cillian. Unique Irish names for boys that catch the eye include Cashel, Cormac and Rafferty.

Although Irish names have become more popular for both genders, we are seeing the style factor increase, especially in Irish boy names not known here a generation ago, like Declan and Finn. This list brings together some of our favorite Irish baby names for boys that you might want to consider. Or you can browse our most comprehensive list of all Irish Name berry baby names.

Try The Inspiring And Lucky Irish Nicknames Listed Below

Irish Last Names For Boys
Irish Last Names For Boys

Best Irish Lucky Names For Your Baby Boy

NameMeaning
Aaron/AronHigh mountain
Aidan/AadenLittle and Fiery
BardMinstrel, Poet
BenenMild, name of Irish saint
BerkeleyThe Birch Tree Meadow
BlaineSlender, Angular
BradyBroad Meadow or Large-Chested
BrendanPrince; King
BrennanRaven; Brave; Sorrow
BrodyFrom the muddy place
BurkeBurg or fortification
CalhounFrom the Narrow Forest
CallahanBright-Headed
CashelStone fort, castle
CillianLittle Church
Clancyred warrior
ColmDove
Conor/Connorwise; strong willed; hound-lover
CoryFrom the Hollow
CullenHolly Tree
DarcyFrom Arcy
DeclanFull of Goodness; man of prayer
DerryThe People’s Ruler
Devin/DevonPoet
DillonLoyal
DonalWorld Mighty
DonnellyIrish surname
EamonWealthy Protector
EoinGod is Gracious
FaolanLittle Wolf
FergusMan of Force
FerrisRock
FinbarFair-Haired
Fair-HairedFair or White
Finneganlittle fair one
FintanWhite Fire or White Bull
FionnFair or White
FlynnSon of the Red-Haired One
GallagherDescendant of Foreign Helper
Garret/GarrettSpear Strength
GradyNoble, Illustrious
HughMind, Intellect
IvoYew Wood, Archer
KeeganSon of Egan
KeenanAncient
KeirDark, Black
KellenLittle Rock
LarkinRough, Fierce
LennonSmall Cloak or Cape
LiamResolute Protection
MackSon of
MccoyFire
MurphySea Warrior
NevinHoly
NiallChampion
NolanChampion
OscarGod Spear, or Deer-Lover or Champion Warrior
PatrickNoble, Patrician
PiranPrayer
QuinnChief Leader, Intelligence
RaffertyAbundance; prosperity
RedmondWise Protector
RianLittle King
RoanLittle Redhead
RoganRedhead
RonanLittle Seal
RooneyChampion; leader
RowanLittle Redhead
SeanGod’s Gracious Gift
SeananWise, Old
ShaneGod is Gracious
SheaIrish surname
SullivanBlack-Eyed One
TorinChief
TullyFlood, Peaceful, or Hill
TynanDark, Dusty
UltanMan From Ulster
VerenGreat Hero

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