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Irish Baby Names

2122 Irish names with researched meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.

Irish names have a lilting, poetic music all their own — soft yet full of character, from ancient Gaelic roots to breezy modern favorites. An Irish baby name brings warmth, charm, and a touch of the Emerald Isle. Here are the ones parents adore.

Popular Irish Girl Names

Nora, Fiona (fair), Sloane and Quinn lead the modern wave. For heritage and charm, Alanna, Eileen and Briana; cool and current, Rory, Lana and Monroe.

Strong Irish Boy Names

Liam, Declan, Connor and Rory top the charts. For real Celtic character, Callan, Callahan, Desmond and Rowen; grounded classics Sean, Kane and Collin.

What Makes Irish Names Special

Many come from old Gaelic words for nature, virtue, or family, and they carry that soft, singable Irish cadence — instantly recognizable and hard not to love. A name like Nora or Liam feels both rooted and effortlessly modern.

Every name below links to its own page with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation — so you can hear it before you choose.

Irish Girl Names

Nora#20 in the U.S.Honor; woman of honor; from Latin honora via Honoria▶Quinn#97 in the U.S.Chief; descendant of Conn▶Sloane#141 in the U.S.Raider, warrior — from Irish Gaelic Sluaghadhán, a diminutive of sluagh meaning host or raiding▶Brianna#222 in the U.S.Strong, virtuous, honourable — feminine form of Brian, from Old Celtic brig (high, noble, stron▶Rory#230 in the U.S.Red king; red-haired ruler▶Norah#262 in the U.S.Honor; from Irish Nóra, a short form of Honora (Latin honor) or Eleanor▶Alanna#280 in the U.S.Dear child; fair, bright; little rock▶Kira#385 in the U.S.Feminine form of Cyrus from Persian Kurush meaning sun or lord; also used as a feminine form of▶Lana#406 in the U.S.Multiple independent origins: in Hawaiian it means floating or light; in Slavic languages it is▶Monroe#467 in the U.S.From the Scottish and Irish surname Munro or Monroe, derived from Gaelic 'Bun Rath' (foot of th▶Fiona#470 in the U.S.From Scottish Gaelic 'fionn' meaning white or fair; coined or popularized as a given name by Sc▶Rylie#478 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Riley, from the Irish surname Ó Raghallaigh (descendant of Raghallach, mean▶Eileen#654 in the U.S.Irish and Scottish Gaelic anglicization of Eibhlín, itself from the Old Norse Aveline or from t▶Briana#661 in the U.S.Feminine form of Brian, from Celtic brig or brigh meaning high, noble, or strength; Brian was t▶Katelyn#931 in the U.S.Pure; American spelling variant of Caitlin, the Irish form of Catherine, from Greek Aikaterine▶Ashlyn#972 in the U.S.Modern blend of Ashley (from Old English aescleah meaning ash tree meadow) and the Irish name A▶Kassidy#978 in the U.S.Curly-haired; or descendant of Caiside; an American respelling of the Irish surname Cassidy▶Keily#979 in the U.S.Graceful; or slender; a spelling variant of Keeley or Kelly, from Irish Gaelic caol (slender) o▶Ashlynn#980 in the U.S.Double-n variant of Ashlyn, blending Old English Ashley (ash tree meadow) and Irish Aisling (dr▶Kiera#981 in the U.S.Dark or dark-haired; variant of Keira/Ciara, feminine of the Irish name Ciarán, from Irish Gael▶Kara#988 in the U.S.Dear, beloved; from Italian cara (dear, beloved)▶

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Irish Boy Names

Liam#1 in the U.S.Strong-willed warrior and protector▶Declan#139 in the U.S.Meaning uncertain; possibly 'full of goodness' or related to the Irish word for prayer▶Connor#166 in the U.S.Lover of hounds; alternatively 'strong-willed' or 'wolf-lover'▶Callan#190 in the U.S.Descendant of Cathalán; battle-mighty▶Rory#199 in the U.S.Red king; from Irish Gaelic Ruaidhri (ruadh: red + ri: king)▶Callahan#227 in the U.S.Lover of churches; descendant of Ceallachán▶Brayden#229 in the U.S.Broad valley or descendant of Bradán — from Irish Gaelic bradán (salmon) or Old English brād de▶Ayden#257 in the U.S.Little fire; fiery one▶Desmond#376 in the U.S.From the Irish territorial name Deas-Mhumhan meaning South Munster; later used as a given name ▶Rylan#416 in the U.S.Variant of Ryland or Ryan, from Old English rye land meaning land where rye is grown; or an alt▶Kane#451 in the U.S.From Irish 'Cathan' meaning 'battle' or from the Welsh 'Caen'; also an Anglicization of the Iri▶Mack#463 in the U.S.Short form of names beginning with Mac/Mc-, from Scottish and Irish Gaelic 'mac' meaning 'son o▶Quinn#467 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning 'descendant of Conn,' where Conn derives from the Old I▶Rowen#488 in the U.S.Variant of Rowan, from Irish Gaelic 'ruadhán' meaning 'little red one' (from 'ruadh,' red), and▶Sean#489 in the U.S.Irish form of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God is gracious'; o▶Collin#493 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Colin; from Scottish Gaelic 'Cailean' meaning young warrior or pup; also us▶Donovan#496 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Ó Donndubháin, meaning 'descendant of Donndubhán,' composed of 'donn' (d▶Shane#636 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish Seán, itself derived from the Old French Jehan and ultimately from▶Lochlan#644 in the U.S.From Scottish Gaelic Lochlainn, meaning land of the lochs or land of lakes; historically used i▶Madden#676 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname Ó Madáin, from Irish Gaelic madán meaning little dog or houn▶Shawn#682 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Seán, the Irish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan meaning God is gracious o▶

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Irish Names by Meaning

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Frequently Asked

What are popular Irish girl names?

Popular Irish girl names include Nora, Fiona, Sloane, Quinn, Rory and Alanna.

What are popular Irish boy names?

Popular Irish boy names include Liam, Declan, Connor, Rory, Callan and Desmond.

What is a pretty Irish girl name and its meaning?

Fiona means fair or white, Nora means light or honor, and Alanna means little rock or beauty — all soft, lyrical Irish girl names.

How many Irish baby names are on More4Kids?

More4Kids lists 2122 Irish baby names, each with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation.