Celtic boy names

Of Irish origin meaning "strong and noble," Brian is tied to legendary king Brian Boru and saw decades of popularity in the U.S.

Battle Chieftain, Beloved, Pattern of Generosity, Kindly and Love

Headland, Red Haired, Surname, Rose

The Bear

Falke, White Hawk

Green River, Boar Friend, Handsome and Fair, Army

A Celtic name meaning “warrior,” also tied to cultures from Wales to Hawaii with meanings from “beautiful” to “man of the Eastern sky.”

Sword, Gorse Hill, The Elements Brom Meaning Broom Brambles, Raven

Rock, Rule, Eagle, Bear Man

Good and Christmas, The Elements Dubno Meaning World, Chief, Brown Stranger

Brown Stranger, Man, Ruler of the World, Great

Passionate, Dark Night, Beauty, Black

Mount, Hilltop, High Place, Steep Hill

Defender, English and American Place Name, Bard, From Devon

Young Soldier, Tara, Innocent, Rocky Hill

Red Haired Surname, Name of a Tree, Red-haired

Of English and Scottish origin, this name means “royal ruler” or “champion.”

Beautiful and Wealthy, Handsome, Form of Kenneth, Sprung from Fire

Both Irish and Hebrew in origin, Shay means “gift” or “admirable,” making it a soft yet strong choice.

This Irish name means “hawk-like” and “stately,” and works as a stylish unisex pick.

Derived from "artos" (bear) combined with "viros" (man) or "rigos" (king). Gaining fame through King Arthur and the Arthurian legends, it has been a popular choice since the Middle Ages.

Poet, Philospher, Bard

Short for Kenneth, this Gaelic name means “handsome” or “born of fire

Knowing, The Handsome, Fire Born, Beautiful and Wealthy

Meaning “from Scotland,” this name peaked mid-century and still honors Celtic heritage.

Of Irish and Gaelic origin, this soft name means “stately” or “from the fairy palace.”

Noble, Bold, Royal Courage, Leader of the Warriors

Regal, King, The Red

Variant of Brent, Hill, Hilltop, Settlement Associated with Bryni

Outcry, Dedicated to Mars, From the Celtic Name Tristan, Tumult

The Exalted One, Sublime

The Breton, Prince, From Britain, Native of Brittany

Arthur was a Great King Lives In 6Th Century, Noble, Bear, Stone

Surname, Tall, Boot Maker, Messenger of Destruction

The One, Island

Only One, Strength, Vigor

A Gael, From Scotland, Scottish, The Scotsman

From the Enclosure, Hill, Commander

Spotted, Son of a Nobleman, Great Ambition, Noble

Mill-worker, Slender, Sweet Friend, Armored Ruler

Pierce the Vale

Country, Valley in the Mountains, From Glen, Tal

Druids Mountain

Dark Courage

Hill

Little Red-haired One, Tree with Red Berries, Reddish Brown

Ruler of the World

World Ruler, Form of Donn

The Elements Muir Meaning Sea, Dune, Small Falcon, Hand to Magic

Little Noble, Royal

Little Red One

Ancient, Coolness

Ascending, Sandal Wood, Healing, Medicine

Horse Owners, Descendant of Eachthighearna

Noble Race, Yew

Gruaig Which Means Hair, Curly, Descendant of Caiside

Little Fiery One

From Britain, A Native of Brittany, Brit, The Breton

Servant to the Virgin Mary

Assembly, Gathering

White, Blonde

Stone Settlement

Holder of the Heel, Yahweh May Protect, Supplanter

Little Ardent One

Headland, Bluff, A Broken Hill

Brave, Royal Kingly, Basil the Herb, King

Sword, Burning, Black Haired, Raven

Noble, Bold, Royal Courage, Leader of the Warriors

Fertile Land, Fort, A Place-name in Cornwall, From Denzell

Of Manly Strength, Man of Vigor, Highest Choice, Virility

Surname, From the Broad Ridge, Brother, Form of Roderick

Bear

Hilltop, Hill, Variant of Brent

From the Town Encircled by Stone

Worker of the Earth

Crooked Nose, Clan

Diminutive of Percival, Pierces the Valley

Hound, Bald, High, Little Fighter

The Element Ebor Which is of the Meaning Yew

Yew

Hurricane, Storm

Descendant of the Interpreter Or Messenger

Tribe near the Black Sea, Rock

Dark One Dark-Haired One, Dark, Brown

Swift Flowing, Noisy, Liberal, Courageous

The King of Warriors

Ash Tree

Golden, Little Battle, Beautiful, Warrior's Son

The Bear

From the Nile

Redhead

From the Celtic Name Tristan, Outcry, Of Arms, Sad

A Butcher, Bear, Safe, Rock

Good and Christmas, World Ruler

One who Pierces the Valley, Germane, The Teuton, Brotherly

Fearful One

Man of Vigor, Virility, Strong Fighter, Of Manly Strength

Celtic in origin and linked to Greek myth, Kyron means “little dark-haired one” or nods to the wise centaur Chiron.

Sea, Sea and Birth

Dubh Meaning Dark Black, English

Hero

Tumult, Riot

Gaelic, My Father is Joyful, Blessed, White

Riot, Outcry, From the Celtic Name Tristan, Tumult

Poet

Help of God (Alalh), Noble, Honorable, Bright

The Bear

Fire and Dog

Stranger

Knowledgeable, Worldly

Vigor, The Elements Óen Meaning One, Strength

The Bear

Defender, From Devon, Poet, Bard

Champion, Thanks, Favor, Like a Horn

One, Strength, Vigor

King

Gracious Defender, Man from South Munster, The Longed-For, Wealth and Protection

Red, Great, Glorious, Variant of Roderick Famous Ruler

A Wood, Strait, Channel, Fair and Handsome

Virtuous, Consideration, Brave, Strength

Dark-Haired

A Place in Cornwall, From Denzell, Fort

Resembling a Lion, Ruling

White Warrior, Small Blond Soldier, Fair-haired Courageous One

The Elements Tighearna Meaning Lord

White, Fight, War, Battle

God is Light, Young Shoot, From a Privileged Family

A Combination of Tad and Ron, Earthmen

Black or Dark, Darkskinned, Small and Dark-skinned, Warlike

Strife, Church with the Related, War, Battle

Dubh Meaning Dark Black

Black, Passionate, Dark Cloud, Beauty

Bear and Prince

Beloved, Comely, The Gentle, Graceful

Young Soldier, Rocky Hill, Tara, Innocent

Dark-Haired

Descendant of Caoinlean Descendant of the Slender One, Athletic

Outcry, Dedicated to Mars, From the Celtic Name Tristan, Tumult

Red King, Ruaidhri, Great, Glorious

Auburn Haired, Brown-Haired, Foolhardy, Powerful

Athletic, Descendant of Caoinlean Descendant of the Slender One

Descendant of Loingseach

The Words Fionn Which Means White Fair, Fair-haired Courageous One, Small Blond Soldier

From the Grazing Land, Farm Pasture

Land, The Element Tir Meaning Land

King

Poet, From Devon, Man from Devonshire, English and American Place Name

Yew, Boar Friend, From the City, Handsome and Fair

Dark-Haired

Little Ardent One

Burning for Battle or Strong and Ardent, Lively, Presumably Struggle, Army Warrior

Dark-Haired

Land of Eoghan, A County in Northern Ireland, Young Soldier

Good and Christmas, Dark Black

Fort, Fertile Land, A Place-name in Cornwall, From Denzell

Descendant of Caoinlean Descendant of the Slender One, Athletic

Man of Vigor, Virility, Strong Fighter, Of Manly Strength

Renowned Mariner, Coal, Prince of Red Roses, Co-Hostage

Brown Warrior, Helmeted

The Element Santi with the Meaning Peace Tranquility Quiet, Perfect Peace

Fort, Hill, Sea

Dedicated to Mars, Outcry, Clash of Arms, Legendary Celtic Hero

Fields and Hill, Súil, Black-Eyed

Broad Hillside, Salmon

Chief

Red, Red-haired, From the Rowan Tree, Hero

Scot, Scottish, The Scotsman, Inspired By a Family Name

Descendant of Caiside, Gruaig Which Means Hair, Curly

Land of Owen, A County in Northern Ireland, Young Soldier

Bear, Rock, Arthur was a Great King Lives In 6Th Century, Noble Strength

Passionate, Dark Cloud, Beauty, Black

Exalted One, A Breton, Prince, Sublime

Bright-headed, Lively, Church, Brave Warrior

Son of Charioteer, Corb Meaning Chariot