Irish Baby Names
There are 103 Irish baby names in this collection, including 56 boy names and 37 girl names, each with its meaning, its origin and, where the Social Security Administration publishes one, its rank in the United States. Celtic myth, Gaelic poetry, and a fierce pride in heritage — Irish baby names are as spirited as the land they come from.
103Total Names
56Boy Names
37Girl Names
10Unisex Names
All Irish Names
| Name | Gender | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| AidanIrish | Boy | Irish | Little fire |
| AidenPopularIrish | Boy | Irish | Little fire |
| AlainaGaelic | Girl | Gaelic | Precious, dear |
| AlanCeltic/Breton | Boy | Celtic/Breton | Handsome, little rock |
| AlanaIrish/Hawaiian | Girl | Irish/Hawaiian | Precious, awakening |
| AlannaIrish | Girl | Irish | Precious, dear child |
| AlaynaGaelic | Girl | Gaelic | Precious, dear |
| ArthurCeltic/Welsh | Boy | Celtic/Welsh | Bear, noble, courageous |
| AydenIrish | Boy | Irish | Little fire |
| BradyIrish | Boy | Irish | Spirited, broad-chested |
| BrayanIrish | Boy | Irish | Noble, high |
| BraydenIrish | Boy | Irish | Descendant of the salmon |
| BrianIrish | Boy | Irish | Noble, high |
| BriannaIrish | Girl | Irish | Noble, strong |
| BridgetIrish | Girl | Irish | Exalted one, strength |
| BrodyScottish/Irish | Boy | Scottish/Irish | From the muddy place |
| BryanIrish | Boy | Irish | Noble, strong |
| CadenIrish/American | Boy | Irish/American | Spirit of battle, fighter |
| CallahanIrish | Boy | Irish | Bright-headed |
| CallanIrish | Boy | Irish | Little battle, powerful in battle |
| CallenIrish | Boy | Irish | Powerful in battle |
| CaseyIrish | Boy | Irish | Vigilant, watchful |
| CassidyIrish | Girl | Irish | Curly-haired |
| CillianIrish | Boy | Irish | Little church |
| CodyIrish | Boy | Irish | Helpful, descendant of the helpful one |
| ColinIrish/Scottish | Boy | Irish/Scottish | Young creature, pup |
| CollinIrish/Scottish | Boy | Irish/Scottish | Young creature, pup |
| CollinsIrish | Girl | Irish | Descendant of the young warrior |
| ConnorIrish | Boy | Irish | Lover of hounds |
| DeclanIrish | Boy | Irish | Full of goodness, man of prayer |
| DelaneyIrish | Girl | Irish | Descendant of the challenger |
| DesmondIrish | Boy | Irish | Man from South Munster |
| DevinIrish | Unisex | Irish | Descendant of the poet |
| DonovanIrish | Boy | Irish | Dark warrior |
| EileenIrish | Girl | Irish | Desired, radiant |
| ErinIrish | Girl | Irish | Ireland |
| FallonIrish | Girl | Irish | Leader, superior |
| FiadhIrish | Girl | Irish | Wild, deer |
| FinnPopularIrish | Boy | Irish | Fair, white, blessed |
| FinneganIrish | Boy | Irish | Fair, white, little fair one |
| FinnianIrish | Boy | Irish | Fair, white |
| FlynnIrish | Boy | Irish | Son of the red-haired one |
| GaelBreton/Celtic | Boy | Breton/Celtic | Gaelic person |
| GarrettIrish, Germanic | Boy | Irish, Germanic | Spear strength, brave with a spear |
| GradyIrish | Boy | Irish | Noble, renowned |
| KaceyIrish | Unisex | Irish | Vigilant, watchful |
| KaeliIrish | Girl | Irish | Slender, fair |
| KaneIrish/Hawaiian | Boy | Irish/Hawaiian | Warrior; man |
| KatelynIrish | Girl | Irish | Pure |
| KathleenIrish | Girl | Irish | Pure |
| KeeganIrish | Boy | Irish | Little fiery one |
| KeiraIrish | Girl | Irish | Dark-haired |
| KellanIrish | Boy | Irish | Slender, fair |
| KellyIrish | Girl | Irish | Bright-headed, warrior |
| KennedyPopularIrish | Unisex | Irish | Helmeted chief |
| KevinIrish | Boy | Irish | Handsome, gentle birth |
| KianIrish | Boy | Irish | Ancient, enduring; king |
| KieranIrish | Boy | Irish | Little dark-haired one |
| KillianIrish | Boy | Irish | Church; strife |
| KylanCeltic | Boy | Celtic | Narrow strait; channel |
| LennonIrish | Girl | Irish | Lover, or little cloak |
| LiamPopularIrish | Boy | Irish | Strong-willed warrior |
| MaddenIrish | Boy | Irish | Little hound |
| MaeveIrish | Girl | Irish | She who intoxicates |
| MakennaIrish | Girl | Irish | Born of fire |
| MckennaIrish | Girl | Irish | Son of the fire-born |
| MollyIrish/Hebrew | Girl | Irish/Hebrew | Star of the sea |
| MurphyIrish | Girl | Irish | Sea warrior |
| NeilIrish | Boy | Irish | Champion, cloud |
| NolaIrish | Girl | Irish | Fair shoulder, famous |
| NolanIrish | Boy | Irish | Noble, famous |
| NoraPopularIrish | Girl | Irish | Honor, light |
| NorahPopularIrish | Girl | Irish | Honor, light |
| OonaIrish | Girl | Irish | Lamb, unity |
| OrlaIrish | Girl | Irish | Golden princess |
| OscarPopularIrish/Old English | Boy | Irish/Old English | Friend of deer, divine spear |
| QuadeIrish | Boy | Irish | Son of Uaid |
| QuillanIrish | Boy | Irish | Cub, young one |
| QuinlanIrish | Boy | Irish | Fit, shapely, strong |
| QuinleyPopularIrish | Girl | Irish | Wise, fair |
| QuinnPopularIrish | Unisex | Irish | Wise, counsel |
| RaeganIrish | Girl | Irish | Little king |
| ReaganIrish | Unisex | Irish | Little king, descendant of Riagan |
| RileyPopularIrish | Unisex | Irish | Courageous, valiant |
| RonanIrish | Boy | Irish | Little seal |
| RoryIrish | Unisex | Irish | Red king |
| RowanIrish | Unisex | Irish | Little red-haired one |
| RowenIrish | Boy | Irish | Little red-haired one |
| RyanPopularIrish | Boy | Irish | Little king |
| RyleeIrish | Girl | Irish | Courageous, valiant |
| RyleighIrish | Girl | Irish | Courageous, valiant |
| RylieIrish | Girl | Irish | Courageous, valiant |
| SeanIrish | Boy | Irish | God is gracious |
| ShanePopularIrish | Boy | Irish | God is gracious |
| ShawnIrish | Boy | Irish | God is gracious |
| SheaIrish | Unisex | Irish | Admirable, hawk-like |
| SloaneIrish | Girl | Irish | Raider, warrior |
| SullivanIrish | Boy | Irish | Dark-eyed |
| TaraIrish | Girl | Irish | Hill, elevated place |
| TeaganIrish | Unisex | Irish | Little poet, beautiful |
| TristanCeltic | Boy | Celtic | Sorrowful, tumult |
| TroyIrish | Boy | Irish | Foot soldier, descendant of the foot soldier |
| UnaIrish | Girl | Irish | Lamb, one |
Irish Boy Names
56 irish boy names with meanings and origins.
AidanLittle fireIrishAidenLittle fireIrishAlanHandsome, little rockCeltic/BretonArthurBear, noble, courageousCeltic/WelshAydenLittle fireIrishBradySpirited, broad-chestedIrishBrayanNoble, highIrishBraydenDescendant of the salmonIrish
...and 48 more irish boy names in the table above.
Irish Girl Names
37 irish girl names with meanings and origins.
AlainaPrecious, dearGaelicAlanaPrecious, awakeningIrish/HawaiianAlannaPrecious, dear childIrishAlaynaPrecious, dearGaelicBriannaNoble, strongIrishBridgetExalted one, strengthIrishCassidyCurly-hairedIrishCollinsDescendant of the young warriorIrish
...and 29 more irish girl names in the table above.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Irish baby names are there?
This collection lists 103 Irish names, including 56 boy names and 37 girl names. Each one carries its meaning, its origin and, where the Social Security Administration publishes one, its rank in the United States.
What makes a name Irish?
Celtic myth, Gaelic poetry, and a fierce pride in heritage — Irish baby names are as spirited as the land they come from.
Are Irish names popular in the United States?
Popularity varies name by name rather than by origin. Every entry here links to its own page, where the US rank, the number of births in the latest year and the peak year are shown when the Social Security Administration publishes them.