Irish boy names

With Irish and Norse roots, Oscar means “deer-lover” or “God spear.”

From Latin roots meaning “noble,” this name is forever linked with Irish heritage and the widely celebrated Saint Patrick.

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

Of English and Irish origin meaning “rye clearing,” Riley remains a modern unisex favorite with a friendly vibe.

With roots in Old German and English, Hugh means “mind” or “intellect” and has been a steady presence in Irish and British history.

Noble, Little Rock, Peace, God of Shine

Victory of the People, Girl, Holly

Victor, Young Creature, Dove, Abbreviation of Nicholas People's Victory

Gentle, Loved One, Handsome, Comely

Peace, The Word Éire with the Meaning Ireland, Beauty

Virtuous, Noble, Honorable, Consideration

Hardy, Mighty with a Spear, Brave

Gracious Defender, Munster, Wealth and Protection

Originally Irish and meaning “misshapen head,” this is a surname-turned-first name.

Rocky Outcropping, Rock, Dweller by the Crag

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

Cam Meaning Crooked, Crooked Mouth

Descendant of Donndubhán, Dark Black, Good and Christmas

Aggressive, The Word Ceall with the Meaning Church Monastery, Bright Headed, Warrior

From the Alder Grove

Rock, Rule, Eagle, Bear Man

Blond Warrior / Hero, White, Fair-haired Courageous One, Sunbeam

Official of the Church, Canon, Occupational Name, Priest

This Irish place-name implies wisdom and nature, drawn from the legendary River Shannon.

Passionate, Dark Night, Beauty, Black

Give, Son, Oak, Lord

Dove, Victory of the People, Young Pup, Victor

Son of the Spear Ruler, Surname

An Irish surname turned first name, Sloan means “warrior” and gives off a cool, modern edge.

Descendant of Cathasaigh, Brave

Exalted, His Highness, Elf, Elfe

Rock, Iron Worker

Boomerang

Young Soldier, Tara, Innocent, Rocky Hill

From the Fortified Hill Or Castle

Fair, Rock, Harmony, Handsome One

Peace, Dark Skinned, Dove, Charcoal Burner

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

Laurence

Descendent of Fallamhan

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

Curly, Gruaig Which Means Hair

From the Narrow Forest, Warrior, Surname, Place Name

Dark-Haired, Dusky, Name of a County, Dark Haired One

English

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.

Village, Noble, Peacock Town, Royal

Fair-haired, Blond, Yellow Gold

Child of the Sea, Tides

Handsome Friend, Good-looking Companion

Foreigners Friend

Poet, Philospher, Bard

Noblewoman, Nobleman

Protector, Counsellor, Advice, Red Haired Defender

Kingly, Esteem, Descentdant of Rían, Little Ruler

Laplander, The Element Fionn Which Means White Fair, Fair-haired Courageous One, Light Skinned

A variant of John with Hebrew roots, it means “God is gracious” and became a male favorite in the ‘70s.

The Descendant of a King

Form of Michael, Who is Like God?

France, Reaper, Brave, Place of Thracius

Hero

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

Ruddy, Descendant of Flann, Red One

Famous Champion

The Hunteress, Brave, Summer, Place of Thracius

Spirit, Mind, Fire, Soul

Coastal Rocks, Son of Carr, Mossy Place, Rock

Intelligent, Hound, Wise, Strength

Fair-Skinned Fair-Haired, Fair-skinned, Descendant of the Fair One, Light Skinned

Mighty

Courageous, Rye Field, Brave, Outgoing People

English and American Place Name, Resembling a God, Bard, Perfect

Surname, From the Hedged Enclosure

Park with Deer, Freeman

Harrys Town

Prosperous, Rich

Dark Warrior

Little Wolf, Joyful

From the Broad Valley, Descendant of Bradan Salmon

King Lear

Lane, Path, A Narrow Country Road

Glorious, Red, Great, Variant of Roderick Famous Ruler

Irish in origin, Sullivan means “dark eyes” and offers the upbeat, nickname-ready Sully.

Son of Duibhshíth

Small Belligerent One

Hound Lover, King, Wolf, Ulster

Royal, Noble, Patrician, Fighting Man's Estate

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

Hound of the Plain, Way Stubborn

Round Hill, Log in Water to be Still and at Peace, Little Cave, Finnian's Servant

A Place of Safety, Exalted Son, Strong Defense, Shelter

Sanctuary, Young People, Youthful One, Safe Harbor

Stranger, Exiled, Fist, Gift

Pale Green Gemstone, White, Fair, Botanical Name

Descendant of Bran, Mac Branain, Broom Covered Hill

Son of the Hero

Field

Used as a First Name Since the 19th Century, Overnight Dwelling., P, Wise

Luminous, Bright, English, Famous

By the Sea

Descendant of Brághadach, Spirited, Wide Island

Lightning, Enlightenment, Sea

Royal Poet

Handsome

Cloud, Acquirer, Like a Horn, Thanks

Power, Northern Country, Descendant of Nuallan

With roots in Irish Gaelic, it means “vigilant” and has grown popular.

Ireland, From Ireland

Seething Pool, Hill Hollow, Strong and Lively, God's Servant

Assembly, Lives in the Valley, Gathering

Doe, Fair, Good-looking, Beautiful

Ditch

English, Lion Cub Son of the Lion

Virtuous, Consideration, The Blessed One, Hill

One who Sings Ballads, Minstrel, A Singer-poet, Poet

Disciple of Saint Columba

Yahweh is Gracious

Man of the Army, Noble

Peaceful Silence, English

Rooted in English, it means “case-maker” or “box/.”

Meaning “war strife” or “church,” Killian is an Irish surname-turned-first name.

Helper, Son of Óda, Helpful, Cushion

God is Merciful, Yahweh is Gracious

The One, Island

Bright Head, Lives at the Barrier, Marksman, White

Dark Hero, Black Sword

Peaceful Child

Only One, Strength, Vigor

Irish in origin it means “brave in battle.”

Female Version of Carl, Charles, Small Champion

Little Fiery One

From Araines, Oak Tree, Presumably Inspired By a Family Name, Greta

Son of Grádaigh

Brilliantly White, Sparrow

Ernst, To Know, Eagle, The Serious

Sorrowful

Newcomer, Wölfling

Land, The Element Tir Meaning Land

Son of a Priest, Son of the Priest

Calf Herder, The Word Loagh Which is of the Meaning Calf

Swarthy, Dark, Small, To be Worthy

Slender, Yellow, Thin, Lean

Prudent Fire

Ravine, From the Round Hill, Dweller Near a Hollow, Seething Pool

Victorious

Foot-soldier, Curly Haired, To Be Strong, Man from Troyes

A Mountain, Sapphire, Treasure, Lord Shiva (Blue Throat)

At the Cross

Son of Patrick, Surname

French Form of Julius, Battle to the Death, Serious, Servant

Boy, Enclosure, Killed Siegfried, Sanctuary

Nobleman, Female Version of Patrick, Noblewoman, Patrician

Derived from the Irish surname MacAodhagáin, it means “little fire.”

King

Spear-friend, Spear and Friend, Rough, With Honour

Verdant Hill

Small Hero

Son of Hugh

Hero Or Champion, Hero

Small Valley

Scarred, Home-lover's Estate or Hill with Grass

Redhead

Descendant of Fionnagán

Proud One, Descendant of Diomasach, From the Judge's Meadow

Place Name, From the Brook

From Wales, Welshman

Descendant of the Devotee of Saint Aodh

God is Merciful, Yahweh is Gracious

Little Dark, Darkskinned, Small and Dark-skinned, Swarthy

Warlike

Young Girl, Sorrow, Sorrowful, Fear or Raging Woman

As An Oak, Dear, Loved

Dweller Near a Hollow, Greek Poetess, Seething Pool, From the Round Hill

Descendant of Caoinlean Descendant of the Slender One, Athletic

Ditch

Son of Cathalain