Irish Boy Names
962 irish boy names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
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Irish boy names are rugged and charming in equal measure — strong surnames, old clan names, and easy modern picks. The favorites lead: Liam, Declan, Connor and Rory.
For real Celtic character there’s Callan, Callahan, Desmond and Rowen, while Sean, Kane and Collin keep it classic and grounded.
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Kinnick#10290 in the U.S.A surname turned given name, familiar in the U.S. via Kinnick Stadium (named for Nile Kinnick).▶Keyvin#10297 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Kevin, from the Irish Caoimhin, 'handsome; kind; gentle; beloved.' The s▶Keagon#10308 in the U.S.Keagon is a modern respelling of Keegan, an Irish surname from Mac Aodhagain, meaning son or de▶Liiam#10316 in the U.S.Liiam is a modern respelling of Liam - the Irish short form of William, 'strong-willed warrior;▶Keevon#10345 in the U.S.A modern spelling in the Kevon/Kevin family. Kevin comes from the Irish Caoimhin, from 'caomh',▶Keean#10372 in the U.S.A spelling in the Kian/Cian family: the Persian Kian, 'king; realm; foundation', and the Irish ▶Keian#10374 in the U.S.A spelling in the Kian/Cian family: the Persian Kian, 'king; realm', and the Irish Cian, 'ancie▶Kel#10378 in the U.S.A short form of Kelvin (from the Scottish River Kelvin, 'narrow water') or Kelly (Irish, 'brigh▶Kellian#10379 in the U.S.A form in the Killian/Kellan family, from the Irish, variously 'bright-headed; little warrior; ▶Kelyn#10381 in the U.S.A modern given name blending a Kel- element with a -yn ending (echoing Kellan/Killian, 'little ▶Markey#10387 in the U.S.Markey works as a diminutive of Mark (from Latin Marcus, linked to Mars, the god of war) and al▶Keyron#10402 in the U.S.A modern given name blending a Key- element with a -ron ending, echoing Kieran (Irish, 'little ▶Khael#10403 in the U.S.A spelling of Kael, variously a short form of Michael ('who is like God?') or an Irish name lin▶Kier#10409 in the U.S.A short form of Kieran/Ciaran, from the Irish ciar, 'dark; black'; also a Scottish surname; use▶Kieron#10410 in the U.S.A spelling of Kieran, from the Irish Ciaran, 'little dark one' (from ciar, 'dark/black', + a di▶Kierre#10411 in the U.S.A modern given name whose sound echoes Kier/Kieran ('dark; black', Irish) with a -rre styling; ▶Klancy#10419 in the U.S.A spelling of Clancy, from the Irish Mac Fhlannchaidh, 'son of the red/ruddy warrior' (flann, '▶Konway#10429 in the U.S.A spelling of Conway, variously from the Welsh River Conwy ('holy/reedy water') or the Irish, '▶Neevan#10462 in the U.S.A modern name echoing the Irish Nevan (from Naomhan, 'little saint') and the sound of Niamh/Nev▶Liahm#10463 in the U.S.A spelling of Liam, an Irish short form of William, from the Germanic Wilhelm, 'resolute protec▶Neill#10463 in the U.S.Neill is a variant spelling of Neil, from the Irish Gaelic name Niall, traditionally read as 'c▶Neilan#10468 in the U.S.A name that echoes the Irish surname Neilan (O Niallain), tied to Niall/Neil, often read as 'ch▶Lyham#10481 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Liam, the Irish short form of William, from the Germanic for 'resolute p▶Mccray#10513 in the U.S.From the Scottish/Irish surname McCrae/McCray, likely from Mac Raith, 'son of Rath/grace' (or o▶Mcguire#10514 in the U.S.From the Irish surname McGuire/Maguire, 'son of Odhar' (Mag Uidhir, 'son of the dun/pale-colore▶Nevyn#10540 in the U.S.Nevyn is a modern respelling of Nevin, an anglicized form of the Irish Naomhan, from naomh, 'sa▶Obrien#10558 in the U.S.Obrien is the Irish surname O'Brien written as one word and used as a given name. O'Brien means▶Oniel#10599 in the U.S.A spelling of the Irish O'Neil/O'Neill, 'descendant of Niall' — Niall meaning 'champion' or 'cl▶Shey#10606 in the U.S.Shey is a respelling of Shea or Shay, an anglicized form of the Irish surname O Seaghdha. The r▶Quillan#10625 in the U.S.An anglicized Irish surname (Ó Cuilinn / Mac Cuilinn), variously read as 'cub; young hound' or ▶Roney#10629 in the U.S.Roney is a transferred surname, a variant of Rooney, anglicized from the Irish 'O Ruanaidh' - '▶Ry#10636 in the U.S.Ry is a clipped short form of names beginning with the same sound, chiefly Ryan (from Irish 'ri▶Rhylee#10650 in the U.S.A stylized spelling of Riley — from an English place name 'rye clearing/meadow' or the Irish Ó ▶Rohnan#10663 in the U.S.A spelling of the Irish Ronan (Rónán), 'little seal' — a saint's name from Irish legend. Warm a▶Tyronn#10691 in the U.S.Tyronn is a double-n respelling of Tyrone, which comes from the Irish county name Tir Eoghain, ▶Senan#10703 in the U.S.From the Irish Senán (Seanán), 'little old one; little wise one' (from sen, 'old; wise') — a sa▶Sheamus#10711 in the U.S.A spelling of the Irish Seamus, itself the Irish form of James — from the Hebrew Jacob, 'suppla▶Whelen#10748 in the U.S.A form of the Irish surname Whelan (Phelan), from O Faolain, based on faol, 'wolf.' A surname-s▶Torryn#10775 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Torin, an Irish-associated name sometimes glossed 'chief,' with a fresh ▶Tully#10786 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Tully (Ó Taithligh / Mac an Tuile), variously read 'mighty people,' 'pea▶Aedon#10796 in the U.S.Aedon is generally a stylized respelling of Aiden, the Irish name meaning little fire (from Aod▶Kary#10796 in the U.S.Kary is a K-spelling of Carey and Cary, from an Irish surname (O Ciardha) linked to ciar, 'dark▶Adden#10798 in the U.S.Adden is best read as a phonetic respelling of Aidan or Aden, from the Irish Aodhan, a diminuti▶Dewain#10823 in the U.S.Dewain is a phonetic spelling of Dwayne, itself from the Irish surname Ó Dubháin, built on dubh▶Carrell#10879 in the U.S.Carrell is a spelling variant of Carroll, an anglicized form of the Irish Cearbhall, borne by e▶Aaden#10889 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Aiden (or Aden), from the Irish Aodhan, a diminutive of Aodh, 'fire' — h▶Braedin#10893 in the U.S.Braedin is one of many invented spellings of Braden, an Irish surname name from O Bradain, 'des▶Aedin#10899 in the U.S.Aedin is a spelling of Aidan or Aodhan, an Irish name from Aodh, an old Celtic sun and fire god▶Chayne#10921 in the U.S.Chayne is a modern respelling that most often reflects Shane, the Anglicized Irish form of Sean▶Brenen#10929 in the U.S.Brenen is a phonetic respelling of Brennan or Brendan; Brennan comes from the Irish O Braonain,▶Blaiden#10956 in the U.S.Blaiden is a contemporary coinage that blends the sound of Blaine, a Scottish saint's name, and▶Braian#10961 in the U.S.Braian is a Latino spelling of Brian, an old Celtic name usually read as high, noble, or strong▶Aydn#10968 in the U.S.Aydn is a vowel-light spelling that reads two ways. As the Turkish Aydin it means 'enlightened,▶Brannen#10977 in the U.S.Brannen is a variant of the Irish surname Brannon or Brennan, from O Braonain, meaning descenda▶Breydon#10985 in the U.S.Breydon is an -ey- respelling of Braden/Brayden, from the Irish surname O Bradain, 'descendant ▶Coady#11001 in the U.S.Coady is a spelling of Cody, an Irish surname anglicized from O Cuidighthigh, 'descendant of Cu▶Bradon#11005 in the U.S.Bradon reads as a form of Braden (from an Irish surname, 'descendant of Bradan', 'little salmon▶Braedan#11006 in the U.S.Braedan is one of many respellings of Braden, an Irish surname-turned-first-name from Ó Bradáin▶Aydeen#11011 in the U.S.Aydeen has two honest routes. It reads as a respelling of Aiden, from the Irish Aodhan, a dimin▶Ayeden#11013 in the U.S.Ayeden is a modern respelling of Aiden (Ayden), from the Irish Aodhan, a diminutive of Aodh, an▶Breydan#11017 in the U.S.Breydan is one of the many phonetic respellings of Braden and Brayden that flowered in the late▶Chane#11026 in the U.S.Chane most likely reflects Shane, the Irish form of John, from Hebrew for 'God is gracious', or▶Caedon#11035 in the U.S.A spelling of Caden, a modern American name variously linked to the Irish surname Cadán (a dimi▶Aydens#11051 in the U.S.A modern -s ending on Ayden (a spelling of Aiden, from the Irish Aodhan, 'little fire'). The ad▶Caydan#11052 in the U.S.A spelling of Caden, variously linked to Irish Cadán (from 'cath', 'battle') or read as a coina▶Cullan#11053 in the U.S.Cullan is a spelling of Cullen, an Irish surname from O Cuilinn, meaning descendant of Cuilinn,▶Derry#11065 in the U.S.Derry is an Irish name from doire, 'oak grove' — the root of the city of Derry — and doubles as▶Brayant#11067 in the U.S.Brayant is a respelling of Bryant, an English surname formed from the Irish personal name Brian▶Donnivan#11088 in the U.S.Donnivan is a spelling variant of Donovan, from the Irish surname O Donndubhain, based on donn,▶Bohan#11092 in the U.S.Bohan appears across routes: a romanized Chinese given name (elements can carry 'abundant; vast▶Braidyn#11098 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Braden/Braydon, from an Irish surname read as 'broad hillside' or 'desce▶Dagen#11100 in the U.S.Dagen is most often explained as a form of Dagan, a name from a Semitic root for 'grain' (Dagon▶Brekken#11101 in the U.S.A modern double-k respelling of Brecken/Breccan, from an Irish name read as 'freckled; speckled▶Brien#11107 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Brian, from an Irish name read as 'noble; strong; high; virtuous' - famed▶Donnel#11121 in the U.S.A variant of Donnell (or Donal), from the Irish Domhnall, built from elements meaning world and▶Caffrey#11123 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Caffrey, an anglicization of Mac Gafraidh, 'son of Gafraidh (Godfrey),' ▶Ferrell#11123 in the U.S.Ferrell is an Irish surname, an anglicization of O Fearghail, from fear ('man') and gal ('valor▶Cahir#11124 in the U.S.From the Irish name Cathaoir (anglicized Cahir), traditionally read as 'battle man' or 'warrior▶Cairee#11126 in the U.S.A modern American coinage in the Cary/Carey family — Carey being an Irish surname (Ó Ciardha, t▶Donnovan#11127 in the U.S.A respelling of Donovan, from the Irish surname O Donnabhain, 'descendant of Donndubhan' — 'dar▶Duwayne#11132 in the U.S.Duwayne is a phonetic respelling of Dwayne or Duane, which come from the Irish surname Ó Dubhái▶Cathan#11138 in the U.S.From the Irish name Cathán, a diminutive of cath ('battle'), read as 'little battle' or 'little▶Cavin#11139 in the U.S.A modern American respelling blending the sounds of Gavin (from a medieval form of Gawain) and ▶Derrin#11154 in the U.S.Derrin is a variant of Darren, a boys' name popularized in the mid-twentieth century whose orig▶Cobain#11159 in the U.S.From the surname Cobain, likely an anglicized Irish/Gaelic family name (variously linked to Mac▶Dezmin#11159 in the U.S.A modern spelling echoing Desmond (Irish, 'from South Munster'); as spelled here it reads as a ▶Conlin#11163 in the U.S.A spelling of the Irish surname Conlin/Conlan (from Conleth/Conlaodh), tied to senses like 'her▶Eryn#11164 in the U.S.A spelling of Erin, a poetic name for Ireland (from Eire). Usually a girl's name; used here for▶Cormick#11166 in the U.S.A form of the Irish Cormac (via McCormick), traditionally read as 'charioteer' (corb + mac). A ▶Dywane#11176 in the U.S.Dywane is a spelling of Dwayne, an anglicized form of the Irish surname O Dubhain, from dubh, '▶Daeshaun#11178 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining the popular Da- prefix with Shaun (an anglicized Sean, from John, 'God▶Daeshawn#11179 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining the Da- prefix with Shawn (an anglicized Sean, from John, 'God is grac▶Donavyn#11179 in the U.S.A modern -yn spelling of Donovan, from the Irish O Donnabhain, traditionally 'dark-haired chief▶Dair#11183 in the U.S.A short name tied to the Gaelic doire/dair, 'oak; oak grove' — the element behind Kildare and A▶Daithi#11184 in the U.S.Used as the Irish equivalent of David, 'beloved.'▶Darryn#11202 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Darren, an Irish/English name of uncertain origin, often glossed 'great' ▶Davyn#11207 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Devin/Davin, an Irish name variously tied to 'poet' or 'fawn; deer,' or ▶Curley#11223 in the U.S.Curley began as a descriptive nickname for a person with curly hair, and also as an anglicized ▶Dwain#11257 in the U.S.A variant of Dwayne/Duane, from the Irish Dubhan, 'dark; little dark one,' via O Dubhain. A one▶Coree#11262 in the U.S.Coree is a respelling of Corey or Cory, an Irish surname from the Gaelic O Comhraidhe, and also▶Finian#11326 in the U.S.Finian (Finnian) is an Irish name from fionn ('fair; white; blessed'), borne by early Irish sai▶Ganon#11335 in the U.S.Ganon reads two ways: as an Irish surname (Gannon, from Ó Fionnáin, linked to fionn 'fair-haire▶Garvin#11338 in the U.S.Garvin is an Irish surname and given name from Ó Gairbhín (garbh, 'rough' + a diminutive), ofte▶Shannan#11339 in the U.S.Shannan is a variant of Shannon, taken from the Irish river Sionann, the longest river in Irela▶Kendy#11344 in the U.S.A short modern form linked to Kennedy ('helmeted chief,' Irish) or Kenny; as a standalone name ▶Hennessy#11397 in the U.S.An Anglicized form of the Irish surname O hAonghusa, 'descendant of Aonghus' (a name linked to ▶Higgins#11401 in the U.S.An Anglicized form of the Irish surname O hUiginn, 'descendant of Uiginn' (a byname linked to '▶Jonovan#11413 in the U.S.Jonovan reads as a reworking of Donovan, the Irish surname from Donndubhan, from donn dark or b▶Kaedin#11414 in the U.S.Kaedin is a modern respelled variant of Caden/Kaden, a name that grew from the Irish surname Ma▶Lawless#11414 in the U.S.Lawless is the English word 'lawless' and, separately, an established Irish surname. Used as a ▶Jonavan#11425 in the U.S.Jonavan is a modern coinage that blends Jon, from John, God is gracious, with Donavan and Donov▶Kasean#11440 in the U.S.Kasean is best read as a modern American coinage that adds a Ka- prefix to Sean, the Irish form▶Farrel#11446 in the U.S.Farrel is a variant of Farrell, an Anglicized Irish surname from O Fearghail, 'descendant of Fe▶Karry#11457 in the U.S.Karry is a phonetic respelling that sits between Kerry, from the Irish county name (Ciarraí, 'p▶Keevan#11464 in the U.S.Keevan is an anglicized Irish name in the family of Kevin, going back to the Old Irish Caoimhin▶Kevaughn#11479 in the U.S.Kevaughn blends Kevin, from the Irish Caoimhin, meaning handsome or gentle-born, with Vaughn, a▶Keeghan#11480 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Keegan, from the Irish surname Mac Aodhagain, 'son of Aodhagan' — a dimi▶Kiegan#11506 in the U.S.Kiegan is a modern respelling of Keegan, an Irish surname anglicized from Mac Aodhagain, meanin▶Kerron#11514 in the U.S.Kerron is most simply read as a variant of Kieran, the anglicized form of the Irish Ciaran, a d▶Johnryan#11554 in the U.S.A joined double name written as one word: John ('God is gracious') plus Ryan (Irish, 'little ki▶Kodey#11555 in the U.S.Kodey is a phonetic respelling of Cody, from an English occupational surname and the Irish Ó Cu▶Kern#11576 in the U.S.Kern carries two possible surname roots: the Irish ceithearnach, a lightly armed foot soldier, ▶Lesean#11576 in the U.S.Lesean joins the French-style prefix Le with Sean, the Irish form of John meaning 'God is graci▶Kaidin#11586 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Caden/Kaden, a name of debated root (sometimes tied to the Irish Cadan o▶Lenon#11594 in the U.S.Lenon reads as a variant of the Irish surname Lennon, anglicized from O Leannain, descendant of▶Keefer#11611 in the U.S.Keefer is a surname turned first name with two likely sources. It can be an anglicized form of ▶Keenen#11613 in the U.S.Keenen is a variant of Keenan, anglicized from the Irish surname O Cianain, a diminutive of cia▶Kassidy#11625 in the U.S.A spelling of Cassidy, from the Irish surname O Caiside, 'descendant of Caiside' (a byname link▶Kavyn#11631 in the U.S.A modern respelling most often read as a spin on Kevin (Irish, 'gentle; kind') or the place nam▶Kermit#11632 in the U.S.From the Irish/Manx surname, an anglicized form of Mac Diarmada / Kermode (tied to Diarmaid, 'f▶Keanan#11638 in the U.S.A form of the Irish Cianan (Kienan), a diminutive of Cian, 'ancient; enduring'. A heritage name▶Keeran#11641 in the U.S.A spelling of the Irish Ciaran (Kieran), from ciar, 'dark; black', with a diminutive, giving 'l▶Kyian#11645 in the U.S.Kyian is a modern spelling in the Kian/Cian family. The Irish Cian means 'ancient, enduring, lo▶Kelin#11649 in the U.S.A modern spelling most often read as a spin on Kellen (of debated Irish/German roots, sometimes▶Quinlin#11656 in the U.S.Quinlin is a variant spelling of Quinlan, an Anglicized Irish surname from O Caoinlain, a famil▶Khyan#11677 in the U.S.A modern Kh- respelling most often read as a spin on Kian/Cian (Irish, 'ancient') or the Persia▶Killion#11687 in the U.S.A spelling of Killian (Cillian), from the Irish cill, 'church; cell', with a diminutive, often ▶Kiren#11693 in the U.S.A spelling that bridges two names: the Irish Kieran ('little dark one') and the Sanskrit Kiran ▶Lannon#11698 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Lannon/Lannen, an Anglicized form of O Leannain, generally read as 'desc▶Lasean#11701 in the U.S.Lasean adds the La- prefix to Sean, the Irish form of John from the Hebrew Yohanan meaning God ▶Maddon#11710 in the U.S.A modern spelling with no documented etymology of its own. Its neighbours are the Irish surname▶Liamgabriel#11723 in the U.S.A two-name compound recorded as one field: Liam (an Irish short form of William, 'strong-willed▶Liyam#11727 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Liam, the Irish short form of William, from Germanic elements meaning 'w▶Obryan#11744 in the U.S.Obryan takes the Irish surname O'Brien, in Irish Ua Briain, meaning a descendant of Brian, and ▶Korry#11745 in the U.S.Korry is a variant spelling of Corey (also Cory, Korey), a name from an Irish surname and place▶Locklin#11757 in the U.S.Locklin is an anglicized spelling of Lochlan/Lochlann, a Gaelic name meaning 'from the land of ▶Malloy#11761 in the U.S.An Irish surname (Ó Maolmhuaidh), often read as 'noble chieftain' or 'descendant of Maol Aodh' ▶Mackie#11782 in the U.S.Mackie is a Scottish and Irish surname and pet form of Mac- names (from Gaelic mac, 'son of'), ▶Navan#11822 in the U.S.A name that echoes the Sanskrit navin/navan ('new; fresh') and the Irish town of Navan. As used▶Mclane#11823 in the U.S.From the Scottish/Irish surname McLane/MacLean, from Gaelic Mac Gille Eathain, 'son of the serv▶Shann#11829 in the U.S.Shann is a trimmed form of Shawn, Shannon, or Shanna, all tracing back to the Irish Sean, itsel▶Neilson#11870 in the U.S.Neilson is a surname meaning 'son of Neil,' from the Gaelic name Niall, variously read as 'cham▶Reyly#11870 in the U.S.Reyly is a modern respelling of Riley, which comes either from the Irish surname O Raghallaigh ▶Pearse#11891 in the U.S.An Irish surname spelling of Piers, the medieval English form of Peter, from Greek petros ('roc▶Odhran#11905 in the U.S.From the Irish Odhrán (Oran), a diminutive of odhar, 'pale green; dun; sallow.' Saint Odhrán wa▶Quigley#11909 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Quigley (O Coigligh), often read as 'untidy hair; unkempt,' or from a pl▶Tyrome#11911 in the U.S.Tyrome reads as an American blend of Tyrone - an Irish name from a County Tyrone, 'Eoghan's lan▶Shanon#11914 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Shannon, from the Irish river name, tied to the goddess Sionann and read ▶Seanpaul#11940 in the U.S.Seanpaul runs together Sean, the Irish form of John (Hebrew, 'God is gracious'), with Paul, fro▶Taysean#11976 in the U.S.Taysean pairs the popular Tay- prefix with Sean, the Irish spelling of John from the Hebrew Yoh▶Teagon#11979 in the U.S.Teagon is a variant spelling of Teagan. The name is traced two ways: to a diminutive of the Iri▶Treysean#11988 in the U.S.Treysean joins Trey, an English nickname from the card and dice sense of 'three' often used for▶Redden#11996 in the U.S.An English and Irish surname (variously from locality or from a 'red' descriptive root), carrie▶Shavon#12000 in the U.S.Shavon is a sound-spelling of the Irish Siobhán, a Gaelic form of Joan/Jane and so ultimately f▶Tyronne#12002 in the U.S.Tyronne varies Tyrone, from the Irish county Tir Eoghain, 'land of Eoghan (Owen)'; it carries t▶Ronnan#12017 in the U.S.A spelling of the Irish Ronan, from ron ('seal') plus a diminutive - 'little seal.' Borne by se▶Sheridan#12021 in the U.S.From the Irish surname O Sirideain, anglicised as Sheridan; the root personal name Sirideain is▶Roanan#12022 in the U.S.An echo of the Irish Ronan, 'little seal' (from ron, 'seal'), extended with an -an ending; as s▶Shuan#12046 in the U.S.Shuan is a spelling of Shaun, the Irish rendering of John by way of Sean. The original Hebrew n▶Aidenn#12084 in the U.S.Aidenn is a respelling of Aiden/Aidan, the Anglicized form of Irish Aodhan, a diminutive of Aod▶Teshawn#12088 in the U.S.Teshawn is a late-twentieth-century American boys' name pairing the popular Te-/Ta- prefix with▶Trashawn#12103 in the U.S.Trashawn joins the Tra- prefix, a cousin of Tre and Tray, to Shawn, the phonetic English spelli▶Tallan#12135 in the U.S.Tallan is best read as a spelling variant of Talon, the modern English word-name from a bird of▶Tashon#12144 in the U.S.Tashon fuses the fashionable Ta- prefix with Shawn, the phonetic spelling of Sean, itself the I▶Aidian#12169 in the U.S.Aidian is a modern respelling of Aiden or Aidan, an Irish name from a root meaning fire, in the▶Tynan#12187 in the U.S.Tynan is an Irish name from the surname O Teimhneain, based on a root meaning 'dark' or 'dusky.▶Aidynn#12190 in the U.S.Aidynn is a modern respelling of Aiden, from the Irish Aodhan, a diminutive of Aodh, an old nam▶Troyce#12192 in the U.S.Troyce is an elaborated spelling of Troy, most often traced either to the ancient city of Troy ▶Alastar#12205 in the U.S.An Irish form of Alexander, from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of men' (alexein, 'to defend,'▶Aydien#12209 in the U.S.Aydien is a phonetic respelling of Aidan, from the Irish Aodhan, a diminutive of Aodh, 'fire,' ▶Branon#12275 in the U.S.Branon is a variant of Brandon and of the Irish surname Brannon. Brandon is an English place an▶Bradin#12279 in the U.S.Bradin varies Braden/Braeden, from the Irish surname O Bradain, 'descendant of Bradan', a bynam▶Braidon#12280 in the U.S.Braidon is a spelling of Braden/Brayden, an anglicized Irish surname turned first name. It is u▶Broghan#12310 in the U.S.Broghan is a variant spelling of Brogan, an Irish name from brog, 'shoe' or 'sturdy shoe', born▶Adain#12332 in the U.S.A spelling of the Irish name Aidan (Aodhan), a diminutive of Aodh, 'fire' — glossed 'little fir▶Brennin#12335 in the U.S.Brennin is a respelling of Brennan, from the Irish surname O Braonain, 'descendant of Braonan,'▶Cairen#12335 in the U.S.A modern spelling that echoes the Irish Ciaran ('little dark one'); as a coined form its route ▶Callin#12344 in the U.S.Callin is a modern respelling in the Callen and Colin family. Colin arose in medieval England a▶Aidens#12364 in the U.S.A modern -s form of Aiden, itself a spelling of the Irish Aidan, 'little fire.' The added -s is▶Brayn#12401 in the U.S.Brayn is a rare phonetic respelling of Brian or Bryan, an Irish name generally read as 'noble,'▶Brenon#12407 in the U.S.Brenon is a simplified spelling of Brennan, an Irish surname from O Braonain, 'descendant of Br▶Brannan#12408 in the U.S.Brannan is an Irish surname taken up as a first name, a variant of Brannon and Brennan. It angl▶Cullin#12418 in the U.S.Cullin is a variant of Cullen, an Irish surname with two likely roots: Ó Cuilinn, from cuileann▶Codee#12430 in the U.S.Codee is a -ee spelling of Cody, an anglicised Irish surname (from O Cuidighthigh, 'descendant ▶Brodin#12433 in the U.S.Brodin is a variant spelling of Broden or Braden, an Anglicized Irish surname from O Bradain, '▶Cavon#12461 in the U.S.Cavon reads two ways: as a spin on the Irish place name Cavan (from cabhan, 'grassy hollow'), o▶Aydden#12464 in the U.S.Aydden is a modern respelling of Aiden, from the Irish Aodhan, a diminutive of Aodh, an old nam▶Connery#12503 in the U.S.Connery is an Irish surname turned given name, anglicized from O Conaire and generally read as ▶Costello#12507 in the U.S.From the surname Costello — in Ireland an anglicizing of Mac Oisdealbhaigh, and in Italy a name▶Bryen#12522 in the U.S.Bryen is a variant spelling of Brian, an old Irish name usually linked to a root meaning 'high,▶
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What are popular Irish boy names?
Popular Irish boy names include Liam, Declan, Connor, Rory, Callan and Desmond. Each page has the meaning, popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
What is a strong Irish name for a boy?
Liam, Declan, Callan and Kane are strong Irish boy names — rooted in Celtic tradition but sharp and modern.