Irish Boy Names

Liam

strong-willed warrior

Jack

supplanter

Michael

who resembles God

John

Yahweh is gracious

Owen

young warrior

Dylan

son of the sea

Miles

soldier, warrior

Thomas

Twin

Anthony

Priceless; of inestimable worth

Logan

Little hollow; from the little hollow place

Aiden

Little fire; born of fire

Nolan

champion, famous one

Rowan

little red-haired one

Ian

God is gracious

Ryan

little king

Gael

stranger, foreigner

Myles

soldier, merciful

Arthur

bear, bear-like strength

Jameson

son of James

Emmett

truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faith...

Carson

son of Carr (marsh dweller)

Declan

man of prayer

Connor

lover of hounds

Evan

God is gracious

Bryson

son of Brice, the speckled one

Malachi

messenger of God

Callum

dove

Hayes

hedge dweller, from the enclosure

Beckett

from the brook

Alan

handsome

Brayden

descendant of Bradán (salmon)

Kevin

handsome at birth

Finn

fair, white, bright

Ayden

little fire

Oscar

God's spear

Patrick

patrician, of noble birth

Brody

muddy place, ditch

Rory

red king, famous ruler

Edward

wealthy guardian

Riley

courageous, valiant

Brandon

broom-covered hill

Callan

little battle

Harvey

battle worthy

Ronan

little seal

Kenneth

handsome; fair one

Cody

helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one

Finley

fair-haired hero; white warrior

Bryce

speckled, freckled

Reid

red-haired, ruddy complexion

Brian

noble, high

Kaden

Bryan

Brady

Casey

Aidan

Bowen

son of Owen

Colin

young dog, whelp

Sullivan

descendant of the dark one

Callahan

lover of churches

Desmond

man from South Munster

Killian

associated with the church

Grady

noble, illustrious

Stephen

crown, wreath

Kian

ancient, enduring

Kayce

alert, watchful, vigilant

Kane

battle, warrior

Sean

God is gracious

Kyle

narrow strait, channel

Kieran

little dark one

Rowen

little red one (from red hair)

Francis

free man

Johnny

Yahweh is merciful

Kylian

strife, war

Cillian

strife, war

Callen

battle

Collin

young creature, cub

Finnegan

son of the fair one

Quinn

chief, leader

Mack

son of

Donovan

dark warrior

Devin

little fawn

Troy

from the city of Troy

Morgan

sea-born, born of the sea

Kylan

narrow strait

Augustine

great, venerable, majestic

Garrett

spear strength, brave with the spear

Allen

handsome, cheerful

Arturo

bear, bear king

Keegan

son of Egan, little fire

Shane

God is gracious

Jamie

supplanter

Trevor

large homestead, great settlement

Shawn

God is gracious

Danny

God is my judge

Donald

ruler of the world

Corey

hollow, ravine

Madden

descendant of Madan (little dog)

Lachlan

land of lakes

Mac

son of

Dennis

follower of Dionysus

Conor

lover of hounds, hound-desiring

Finnley

fair warrior, white hero

Brayan

strong, virtuous, honorable

Tommy

twin

Flynn

son of the red-haired one

Keith

wood, forest

Jamison

son of James

Hugh

mind, intellect, spirit

Lochlan

land of lochs, land of fjords

Nelson

son of Neil, son of the champion

Lennon

little cloak, beloved

Conner

chief desire

Eiden

fire (from the sun god Aodh)

Kyren

dark, dark-haired

Murphy

sea warrior

Rohan

little red-haired one

Jimmy

supplanter, one who follows

Arian

of Ares, warrior-like

Neil

cloud

Jerry

God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)

Dillon

great tide, son of the sea

Melvin

council friend

Joe

God will increase, God will add

Mitchell

who is like God

Calum

dove

Mccoy

son of Aodh (fire)

Kellan

slender, bright-headed

Kylen

narrow, a strait

Campbell

crooked mouth, wry-mouthed

Kiaan

ancient, enduring

Eddie

wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune

Darren

oak grove, great

Devon

deep valley dwellers

Aden

little fire

Brendan

prince, chieftain

Wren

small songbird

Kellen

slender, narrow

Kacey

brave in battle, vigilant

Billy

resolute protector

Kilian

little church

Brennan

descendant of Braonán, tearful one

Mael

prince, chief

Larry

crowned with laurels, victorious

Kelvin

from the River Kelvin, narrow river

Lyam

resolute protector, strong-willed warrior

Cory

from the hollow

Kody

descendant of Otto

Duncan

dark warrior

Frankie

free man

Blaine

yellow, golden

Bobby

bright fame

Brecken

speckled, freckled

Cullen

at the holly trees

Gary

spear ruler

Kenan

possession, acquisition

Emrys

immortal, not mortal

Kit

pure (short for Catherine)

Aven

river (from Celtic afon)

Keon

ancient, enduring

Macklin

son of the prince/lord

Torin

chief, lord

Kasey

brave in battle

Gerald

rule of the spear, spear ruler

Bryant

strong, virtuous, honorable

Terry

power of the tribe

Bowie

yellow-haired, blonde

Keenan

little ancient one

Braden

salmon

Cormac

chariot boy

Rian

little king

Coleman

charcoal maker

Monroe

from the mouth of the Roe river

Trent

strongly flooding, one who travels

Malakhi

my messenger, my angel

Tyrone

land of Eoghan (Owen)

Micheal

who is like God?

Eyden

little fire, fiery one

Roan

little seal

Kenny

born of fire (head of fire)

Glenn

valley, narrow glen

Ean

God is gracious

Finnick

fair, white (from Finn)

Gilbert

bright pledge, noble hostage

Barry

fair-haired, blonde head

Dwayne

little dark one

Tristen

tumult, noise

Niam

bright, radiant

Seamus

supplanter

Teagan

little poet, little philosopher

Rylen

rye land; land where rye grows

Kaine

warrior, fighter

Kallen

powerful in battle

Kael

slender, narrow

Shea

hawk-like

Eamon

wealthy protector

Ewan

well-born, noble

Payton

warrior's estate

Finnian

fair, white, bright

Terrence

from the Roman gens Terentia

Gerard

brave spear, strong with a spear

Conway

hound of the plain

Cian

ancient, enduring, long-lived

Eason

son of Adam

Davon

beloved (David) + valley (Devon)

Shaun

God is gracious

Reagan

impulsive, little king

Kelly

bright-headed warrior

Honor

reputation, esteem

Niall

champion

Emmet

universal, whole

Braydon

broad valley

Aydan

little fire

Keagan

son of the fiery one

Kent

coastal land, border land

Denis

follower of Dionysus, god of wine

Mickey

who is like God (via Michael)

Alister

defender of men

Brent

high place, hill top

Deegan

descendant of the black-haired one

Arlen

pledge, oath

Shay

admirable, hawk-like

Oskar

divine spear, god's spear

Kyrin

dark-haired

Kennedy

helmeted chief; armored head

Xaiden

little fire; battle-worthy

Kodi

helpful person

Donnie

world ruler

Ciaran

little dark one

Richie

brave ruler, strong king

Kyron

dark one, little dark one

Don

world ruler

Kallum

dove

Dezmond

man from South Munster (south Munster province)

Gannon

fair-skinned, son of the fair one

Johnpaul

God is gracious and humble

Deklan

man of prayer

Fynn

fair, white, bright

Riaan

little king

Nile

champion, cloud

Evian

God is gracious

Kyan

ancient, enduring

Kaidyn

companion, friend

Rowyn

little red-haired one

Kyran

little dark one

Neal

passionate, ardent

Konnor

lover of hounds

Conan

little wolf, little hound

Kalen

slender, narrow

Kasyn

vigilant in war

Irvin

green/fresh river

Duane

little dark one

Sloan

raider, warrior

Neev

bright, radiant

Corbyn

raven, crow

Angus

one strength, unique strength

Kaeden

battle, fighter

Rogan

little red-haired one

Keelan

slender, narrow

Nigel

champion (from Old Irish Niall)

Laurence

from Laurentum; laurel-crowned

Boyd

blond, yellow-haired

Fitzgerald

son of Gerald

Orin

pine tree

Finan

fair warrior

Caine

acquired, possessed

Quade

Son of Walter

Malachai

my messenger, my angel

Patton

Patrick's town, fighter's settlement

Conley

descendant of the hound of valor

Johnnie

God is gracious

Cassidy

curly-haired

Glen

narrow valley, mountain valley

Nolen

champion, famous one

Aidyn

little fire

Kadyn

battle spirit, warrior

Derian

great one, gift

Cael

slender, narrow

Adair

oak tree ford

Kallan

powerful, bright-headed warrior

Alastair

defender of men

Broderick

son of Roderick

Braiden

salmon, descendant of the salmon

Braeden

descendant of Bradan (salmon)

Arlin

pledge, oath

Konner

wolf-desire, wolf's help

Roran

little seal

Oak

oak tree

Brice

speckled, variegated

Ferris

man of vigor, strong man

Finlay

white warrior, fair hero

Fitz

son of

Brenden

prince, little raven

Kaycee

vigilant in war, son of Cathasach

Devan

little deer (Irish)

Collins

son of Colin

Ronny

rulers advisor, mighty counselor

Eilan

island

Alen

handsome, cheerful

Brendon

prince, king

Finnan

fair, fair-haired, white

Aedan

little fire

Allister

defender of men

Branden

beacon hill

Shannon

old river, ancient waters

Deven

divine, godlike

Marty

of Mars, warlike

Devyn

bard, poet (from Irish Daimhin)

Korey

hollow, cauldron

Nyle

champion

Gareth

gentle, gentleness

Dayvon

variant of Devon: from the Devon region

Kerry

dark, dark-featured

Jody

diminutive of Judith, praised woman

Tevin

possibly derived from Kevin (gentle birth)

Breck

trout (from the fish's spotted pattern)

Oshea

descendant of the hawk-like one (Irish)

Murray

lord of the sea

Calen

slender, powerful in battle

Reilly

courageous, valiant

Finnigan

fair, white

Tobin

God is good

Bray

hill, marshland

Tyron

land of Eoghan (Owen)

Davy

beloved, dear one

Dempsey

proud descendant, son of the proud one

Kevon

handsome, gentle

Daren

great one

Kailan

little slender one

Dillan

great tide, sea flow

Kayne

battle, warrior chief

Jackie

God is gracious

Tristin

tumult, noise

Terence

smooth, tender

Keion

ancient, enduring

Bram

father of multitudes

Kion

lion

Keyden

son of Cadan, fighter

Kory

hollow, seething pool

Larkin

rough, fierce (diminutive)

Blayne

slender, lean, narrow

Arath

noble, virtuous

Leam

elm tree

Braelyn

descendant of the spirited one

Rooney

descendant of the champion

Talan

calm, serene

Kiernan

dark one, little dark-haired one

Edan

little fire, flame

Kailen

slender, narrow

Niles

champion, winner

Tadhg

poet, philosopher

Clancy

red warrior, son of the red warrior

Ewen

born of yew tree

Donavan

dark warrior, little dark chieftain

Burke

from the fortress

Jaylan

joyful, bright

Alain

little rock, harmony

Kavon

handsome, well-born

Darey

from Arcy, Norman town

Kyllian

war, strife

Tracy

from Tracy, a Norman place

Aleister

defender of men

Macallan

son of the devotee of Saint Fillan

Clarke

clerk, scholar, scribe

Nevin

little saint, holy one

Caelan

slender, narrow

Nyles

cloud

Rion

little king

Connell

strong wolf, wolf valor

Darrin

great, rocky hill

Eoin

God is gracious

Reyan

gates of paradise, lush

Teegan

little poet; philosopher

Emmit

hardworking; powerful

Breece

speckled, freckled

Callaghan

lover of churches

Lochlann

land of the lochs, fjord-land (Scandinavia)

Caeden

battle, round barrel

Tristyn

noise, tumult

Brylan

strength, honor

Davey

beloved, darling

Macsen

supreme, excellent

Ayrton

estate on the River Aire

Blane

yellow, slender

Rowe

hedgerow, boundary

Dara

oak tree, oak grove

Sully

descendant of the dark-eyed one

Keilan

slender, narrow

Nolyn

champion, noble one

Mckay

son of Aodh (fire)

Taran

thunder

Mick

who is like God?

Kainen

warrior (via Irish Kane)

Brennen

prince, king

Erin

Ireland, land of the west

Cary

pleasant stream

Conall

mighty hound, great wolf

Aran

mountain of strength, exalted

Keyan

ancient, enduring, long-standing

Quinlan

fit, shapely, graceful

Brylen

hill, eminence (via Brian)

Kaelan

slender, narrow

Brogan

descendant of Brocán (little badger)

Brennon

descendant of Braonán (moisture/sorrow)

Cashel

stone ringfort, castle

Alasdair

defender of men

Reyli

courageous, valiant

Creighton

rocky settlement

Cohan

hound, warrior

Calan

first of the month, calends

Donny

ruler of the world

Kaesyn

brave in battle (via Casey etymology)

Oryan

my light, my flame

Hagan

descendant of fire, young warrior

Kaylen

slender

Darcy

from Arcy (place name)

Maher

skilled, expert, proficient

Rhone

flowing, roaring (from the Rhône river)

Kyce

vigilant in battle (from Casey/Cathasach root)

Eian

God is gracious

Art

bear king

Torrin

from the rocky hill, crag dweller

Regan

little king, of royal descent

Hogan

young, youthful

Egan

little fire

Kollin

victory of the people

Kayn

spear, warrior

Raidyn

thunder and lightning (via Raiden)

Daire

oak grove

Josey

God will add, increase

Shayne

God is gracious

Rohen

ascending, going upward

Ryle

rye meadow

Oisin

little deer, fawn

Emon

wealthy protector, guardian of prosperity

Tiernan

lord, chief, ruler

Johnmichael

who is like God? (Michael, from Hebrew Mikha'el)

Calihan

lover of churches, bright-headed

Bradyn

broad valley

Owyn

young warrior

Cavan

little gentle one (variant of Kevin)

Iain

God is gracious

Kairen

dark one, dark-haired

Mckinley

son of the fair hero

Corwin

heart's friend, chosen friend

Kallahan

warrior

Kegan

small flame, little fire

Breon

high, noble, strong

Keiden

little battle, warrior spirit

Artur

bear king

Kalan

slender, powerful

Fergus

man of vigor

Ostin

great, venerable

Barret

bear strength

Tory

conqueror

Denny

follower of Dionysus (god of wine)

Shae

admirable, fine, fortunate

Teague

poet; philosopher

Kaylan

slender, narrow one

Locklan

land of the lochs, fjord-land

Fionn

fair, white, bright

Casyn

vigilant, watchful

Kilyan

church, monastic cell

Devereaux

from Evreux, from the Evreux region

Aiyden

little fire

Olan

little lord, champion

Deklyn

man of goodness, full of goodness

Donnell

world ruler, ruler of the world

Quin

fifth

Keylan

slender, narrow

Fallon

leader, superior one

Eber

beyond, on the other side (of the river)

Toren

thunder, god of thunder

Aloysius

famous warrior

Gavyn

white hawk, battle hawk

Trystan

tumult, noise of battle

Rhyan

little king

Finlee

fair warrior, white hero

Creeden

belief, faith, creed

Torrey

from the rocky peaks

Malone

servant of Saint John

Deron

great, mighty

Darrian

possessing goodness; gift

Hughes

mind, intellect, spirit

Aidin

little fire

Sloane

raider, warrior

Bayne

white, fair-haired

Kaylon

slender, narrow

Lohan

descendant of the warrior

Torren

from the craggy hills, little hill

Jamey

supplanter

Reynolds

counsel power, wise advisor

Oran

pale, sallow-complexioned

Kailon

slender, narrow

Keiran

dark one, little dark one

Timmy

honoring God

Kaven

handsome, comely, gentle

Lliam

Resolute protection; will-helmet

Euan

born of the yew tree

Rafferty

flood tide, abundance

Kieryn

dark one, dark-haired

Garry

spear ruler

Kairyn

pure, clear

Pearce

rock, stone

Breanna

strong, noble, virtuous

Dylon

son of the sea

Arth

bear

Eoghan

born of the yew tree

Rhen

flowing river, running water

Kaidan

son of Cadán, little battle

Bowyn

son of Owen, young warrior

Maclin

son of Flann (red-haired one)

Declyn

man of prayer, full of goodness

Kiliam

little warrior or little church man

Calin

slender, graceful

Brion

high, noble, exalted

Alistar

defender of men

Decklan

man of prayer

Mccrae

son of grace, son of good fortune

Rylie

courageous, valiant

Carey

dark, black

Ryley

rye clearing, rye meadow

Taige

poet, philosopher, wise man

Kc

initials standing independently

Avon

river

Kanen

warrior, fighter

Arien

enlightened, bright

Paden

nobleman, patrician (via Patrick)

Tyrin

land of Eoghan (Irish)

Braedyn

broad valley, wide meadow

Kodie

helpful, one who provides assistance

Aeden

little fire

Dannie

God is my judge

Bernie

brave as a bear, bold bear

Tavish

twin

Nevan

little saint, holy one

Deagan

black-haired, dark one

Iann

God is gracious

Cainen

acquired, gotten

Kelan

slender, narrow

Kean

ancient, enduring

Desmon

man from South Munster (southern Ireland)

Darron

oak grove, oak tree

Mcclain

son of the servant of Saint John

Dillion

faithful, loyal

Aeneas

praised, lauded

Griffen

strong lord, fierce chief

Yates

gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates

Ossian

little deer

Vinnie

conquering, victorious

Kolin

victory of the people

Ryne

little king, kingly

Kaelen

powerful in battle (alternate interpretation)

Meliodas

chief lord, noble leader

Kaydan

battle, fighter

Kennon

little wolf, wolf pup

Ashe

ash tree

Millan

dear little one, devotee

Evin

young warrior

Aiven

little swift one, bright and pleasant

Cayce

brave in battle, vigilant

Killiam

little churchman, associated with the church

Bryon

barn for cows, cowshed

Kaynan

ancient, enduring

Braycen

descendant of Bradan (salmon)

Braylyn

descendant of Braol

Adian

little fire

Kailyn

slender, narrow

Donnivin

dark warrior, dark brown champion

Alaster

defender of men, protector of mankind

Clover

clover plant, good luck

Kalum

dove

Roark

distinguished ruler

Dallan

little blind one, the blind one

Lolan

possibly little duck, Gaelic diminutive

Eagan

little fire, born of fire

Adyn

little fire, born of fire

Codi

helpful

Bowan

son of Owen

Kaelem

slender, narrow

Redmond

wise protector, counselor-guardian

Broden

little salmon, little goad

Logen

little bay, small inlet

Calhoun

from the narrow forest

Noland

noble, famous

Quaid

son of Uaid (Walter)

Malachy

my angel, my envoy

Nivan

holy, divine

Ennis

island

Kevyn

handsome son

Winn

fair, white

Kyrian

lord, master

Ronyn

little seal

Maclan

son of the servant of John

Findley

fair warrior, white hero

Kavan

handsome, gentle, kind

Kieren

little dark one

Nolin

champion, passionate one

Teagen

fair, beautiful

Ryleigh

rye clearing

Bohannon

descendant of the victorious one

Lean

light, bright one

Kennan

possession, acquired

Colm

dove

Calahan

lover of churches, church devotee

Devion

from the deep valley (Devon region)

Macoy

son of Aodh (fire, sun)

Leeam

strong-willed warrior

Rowin

Little red one

Teigan

handsome, beautiful

Keven

handsome, beloved

Eamonn

wealthy protector

Hyland

of the heights

Dolan

descendant of the dark challenger

Faolan

little wolf

Afton

from the Afton river

Donavin

dark warrior

Kacee

vigilant, watchful

Bransyn

raven

Tallen

high prominence, brow

Ruairi

red king

Oneal

cloud

Llewellyn

lion-like

Revin

gentle birth, beloved

Emryn

immortal, divine

Siar

westward, to the west

Keane

ancient, enduring

Keir

dark one, dark-complexioned

Brittany

from Brittany, land of the Britons

Fardy

brave traveler

Kalem

dove

Finnlee

fair warrior, fair hero

Wiliam

resolute protector, determined guardian

Dylann

son of the wave, born of the sea

Bradan

salmon

Ryen

little king, kingly

Lavin

of the elm tree, smooth stream

Tayven

twin (loose association)

Aemon

wealthy protector

Kaynen

spear, metalsmith

Devine

descendant of little fawn

Doyle

dark foreigner; dark stranger

Channon

old river; slow-flowing water

Farley

woodland clearing with ferns

Bron

breast, rounded hill

Vivien

full of life, lively, alive

Yarrow

yarrow plant

Aeron

berry, fruit

Curran

spear bearer, warrior

Mannix

son of the monk, son of the devoted one

Kallin

powerful in battle; rock

Tremir

great homestead, wonderful dwelling

Dermot

Brisen

one who breaks through

Mccall

son of the battle chief

Kara

black, dark

Baird

bard, poet

Crowley

crow woodland clearing

Coran

little hollow, sickle-shaped bay

Rohnan

little seal

Decland

man of prayer, full of goodness

Atrick

noble one, of patrician birth

Roney

descendant of the champion

Tully

ruler of the people

Shey

hawk-like; stately

Alana

little rock, harmony

Neilson

son of Neil

Kiaran

little dark one

Adris

Ardent lord; spirited ruler. A rare name of Wel...

Brain

noble, high

Bodhe

shelter, hut

Des

from South Munster (southern Ireland)

Nora

Honor

Rody

famous ruler

Mackie

son of the fair one

Ferrin

little man, young warrior

Keary

Dark one; descendant of Ciar

Brandin

broom-covered hill

Dennon

from the valley settlement

Bandon

from the River Bandon, white water

Connel

strong wolf

Aian

little fire

Whiskey

Water of life; the distilled spirit drink

Kyne

royal, kingly

Shaon

God is gracious (Irish/Hebrew origin)

Quillen

slender; narrow passage

Annie

grace, favor

Donail

World ruler; mighty lord of the world

Farrell

man of valor, hero

Clare

clear, bright, famous

Connie

bold counsel

Finnis

fair; white; bright

Brit

from Britain, Briton

Darney

from the alder grove

Donlad

ruler of the world

Brenda

sword, torch

Diron

great, gifted

Mona

noble, good

Allistor

defender of men

Fyn

fair, white, bright

Powers

strength, authority

Eirnin

little iron one, iron-hearted

Ruaridh

red king, red-haired ruler

Rhodri

ruler of the wheel, wheel king

Aneas

praised, praiseworthy

Eaven

God is gracious

Fair

just, equitable

Coyle

pledge, servant

Gerlad

spear rule

Creg

rock, crag, cliff

Farrin

adventurous, wanderer

Machael

who is like God?

Briane

high, noble, strong

Bryne

high, noble

Shannan

old river, ancient waters

Kiley

narrow strait or channel

Shown

God is gracious

Shorn

God is gracious

Brach

Branch; fern or bracken

Mcdaniel

son of Daniel

Abrien

noble, strong, virtuous

Callister

defender of men

Kenver

great lord, great chief

Keily

Slender, narrow; from Irish caol

Lauchlan

land of the fjords / Norseman