Irish

Pronunciation: [ EYER-ihsh ]

Boy Name #28,930 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Irish is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EYER-ihsh.

Parents who love the name Irish often also consider Irene, Irma, Ira .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #28,930
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Iri Iry Iriie

Also a Girl Name

Irish is also used as a girl name, ranked #13469.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Irish

Is Irish a boy or girl name?

Irish is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #28930. As a girl name, it is ranked #13469. Irish is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Irish?

Irish is pronounced EYER-ihsh.

How popular is the name Irish?

Irish is currently ranked #28930 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Irish?

Common nicknames for Irish include Iri, Iry, and Iriie.

Is Irish a common or rare name?

Irish is an uncommon name, ranked #28930 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Irish

Irish is a boy name .

Is Irish a boy or girl name? Irish is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,930 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #13,469. Irish is more commonly used as a girl name.

Irish is currently ranked #28,930 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Irish include Iri, Iry, and Iriie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.