Irish names
Names of Irish origin we cover in depth, each with meaning, etymology, and popularity data back to 1880.
- LiamIrish short form of Uilliam, the Irish rendering of William, from Germanic Willahelm, "will, desire" plus "helmet, protectionIrish#1
- NoraA short form of Honora (from Latin honor) and of Eleanora and Leonora, long used as an independent name, especially in IrelandIrish#20
- RileyFrom an Irish surname, the anglicized Ó Raghallaigh, of uncertain meaningIrish#48
- RowanFrom the Irish name Ruadhán, "little red one," reinforced in English by the rowan tree, the red-berried mountain ashIrish#59
- AidenAn Anglicized spelling of the Irish Aodhán, a diminutive of Aodh, the name of an ancient Irish god, meaning "fireIrish#62
- NolanFrom the Irish surname Ó Nualláin, "descendant of Nuallán," a personal name built on nuall, variously glossed as "famous," "noble," or "championIrish#65
- MaeveAnglicized form of the Irish name Medb, traditionally glossed as "she who intoxicates," from the same root as the word meadIrish#76
- KennedyHelmeted headIrish#85
- QuinnOf uncertain meaningIrish#97
- RyanFrom the Irish surname Ó Riain, from the early personal name Rian, of uncertain meaning but often connected to rí, "kingIrish#99
- RyleeOf uncertain originIrish#137
- Declanman of prayer, or full of goodnessIrish#139
- AlanaOf disputed originIrish#140
- SloaneRaider, warrior, or one who lives near a slough (muddy place)Irish#141
- ConnorLover of hounds or wolf loverIrish#166
- CallanOf uncertain originIrish#190
- AlanPossibly from the Celtic word for "rock" or "handsome," though the precise origin is debatedIrish#191
- RoryThe red king, from the Irish Gaelic elements 'ruadh' (red) and 'rí' (king)Irish#199
- FinnFrom Irish Fionn, 'fair, white,' the name of the legendary hero Fionn mac CumhaillIrish#206
- LennonPossibly a respelling of the Irish surname Ó Leannáin, meaning 'descendant of Leannán,' where Leannán may mean 'lover' or 'sweetheartIrish#214
- KevinHandsome, kind, or gentle birthIrish#221
- BriannaHigh, noble, exaltedIrish#222
- OscarDebatedIrish#223
- Callahanson of Ceallachán, a personal name of uncertain meaningIrish#227
- BraydenSon of Bradán, or derived from an Irish surname meaning 'salmon'Irish#229
- PatrickNobleman, patricianIrish#235
- Collinsson of ColinIrish#241
- Delaneydescendant of the dark challengerIrish#242
- RonanLittle sealIrish#247
- ReaganOf uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'little king' or 'impulsive' from Irish GaelicIrish#248
- AlannaPossibly a variant of Alana, meaning 'little rock' or 'harmony' in Irish, or a feminine form of AlanIrish#280
- Sullivandark-eyed oneIrish#314
- Codyhelpful, or of uncertain origin, possibly from the Irish surname O'Cuidighthigh meaning 'descendant of the helpful one'Irish#318
- CaseyVigilant in war or alert, of uncertain originIrish#320
- Bradydescendant of Brádach, meaning 'broad' or 'spirited'Irish#321
- Aidanlittle fireIrish#326
- BryanBryan is an English variant of Brian, of uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'high' or 'noble' from the Celtic root *brig-Irish#336
- BrianAn Irish name of debated origin, possibly meaning "high" or "noble" from Old Celtic *brig-, or connected to the word for "hill"Irish#339
- TeaganDerived from an Irish surname meaning 'little poet' or 'attractive person'Irish#340
- ColinFrom the Irish name Coileán, meaning 'young pup' or 'whelpIrish#343
- GradyNoble or illustriousIrish#373
- DesmondMan of the world, or from the fortified placeIrish#376
- KieranLittle dark oneIrish#389
- Mckennason of Cionnaith, a personal name meaning 'born of fire' or 'descendant of the wolf'Irish#410
- FinleyFair-haired hero or fair warrior, from Irish GaelicIrish#415
- KillianAssociated with Saint Kilian, an Irish missionary, but the exact meaning is debated, possibly 'little church' or 'bright-headed'Irish#417
- KaneSon of the beautiful one, or a modern variation of CainIrish#451
- SeanSean is the Irish form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'Irish#489
- CollinProbably derived from the Irish name Cailean, meaning 'whelp' or 'young dog'Irish#493
- DonovanDark warrior or little brown oneIrish#495
- RaeganOf debated originIrish#505
- CillianOf uncertain originIrish#507
- CallenOf uncertain originIrish#516
- Finneganfair or white, possibly referring to a fair-haired childIrish#526
- CassidyCurly-hairedIrish#541
- DevinOf uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'poet' or 'fawn' from IrishIrish#548
- AllenAllen is generally understood to mean 'little rock,' 'handsome,' or 'harmony,' though its precise origin is debatedIrish#578
- MakennaVariant of McKenna, an Irish surname meaning 'son of Cionnaith' or 'son of the handsome one'Irish#593
- KeeganDescendant of Aodhagán (little fire)Irish#621
- KeiraLittle dark one or dark-hairedIrish#621
- ShaneGod is graciousIrish#635
- Eileena Hiberno-English form of the Irish name Eibhlín, often interpreted as 'desired' or 'torch of light'Irish#654
- BrianaStrong, virtuous, and honorable, feminine form of BrianIrish#661
- MaddenFrom an Irish surname meaning 'little dog' or 'little hound'Irish#675
- ShawnGod is graciousIrish#681
- KinleyFrom an Irish surname, itself an anglicized form of Ó Cionnfhaolaidh, meaning 'descendant of Cionnfhaoladh', a personal name composed of 'ceann' (head) and 'faol' (wolf)Irish#691
- KennediA modern respelling of Kennedy, meaning 'helmeted head' or 'misshapen head' in IrishIrish#707
- Mckinleyson of the fair warrior or fair-haired warriorIrish#712
- BridgetExalted one, or strengthIrish#724
- CaseVariant of Casey, derived from an Irish surname meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful'Irish#733
- MurphySea warrior, derived from Irish GaelicIrish#754
- FinnleyFair-haired warrior or fair heroIrish#757
- CoreyOf uncertain originIrish#778
- FallonOf uncertain originIrish#778
- AileenA variant of Eileen, ultimately derived from the Irish Eibhlín, meaning 'bright, shining light'Irish#799
- KaitlynA spelling variant of Caitlin, which is the Irish form of Catherine, traditionally meaning 'pure'Irish#799
- Mccoyson of CoyIrish#805
- NolaFair shoulder, or from the name of the Italian cityIrish#821
- FlynnSon of the red-haired oneIrish#827
- ErinIreland, or peace, as an anglicized form of ÉireannIrish#833
- Sloanof uncertain originIrish#838
- ConorLover of hounds or wolf loverIrish#843
- TaraFrom Irish Gaelic meaning 'hill' or 'rocky height', also the name of a sacred hill in Irish mythologyIrish#844
- NeilDerived from the Gaelic name Niall, meaning "champion" or "cloudIrish#850
- KellyOf debated origin, possibly meaning 'warrior' or 'descendant of Ceallach', or 'bright-headed'Irish#851
- AyleenDerived from the Irish name Eibhlín, meaning 'bright, shining oneIrish#862
- ConnerLover of houndsIrish#864
- DillonDerived from an Irish surname meaning 'loyal' or 'faithful', possibly from the Old Irish word 'díleas'Irish#929
- MelvinThe meaning of Melvin is uncertainIrish#958
- AshlynA modern variant of the Irish name Aisling, meaning 'dream' or 'vision'Irish#972
- KoriVariant of Corey, itself an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Comhraidhe, meaning 'descendant of Comhraidhe,' a personal name of uncertain meaningIrish#978
- MacklinPossibly a variant of Mack, meaning 'son of' or a diminutive of names beginning with Mac-Irish#998
- Brennandescendant of Braonán, likely meaning 'sorrow' or 'sadness' in IrishIrish#1,002
- AdenAttested as a given name in Irish usage, where it may derive from Irish áed meaning 'fire'Irish#1,008
- KellanThe meaning is uncertainIrish#1,030
- Kassidyvariant spelling of Cassidy, an Irish surname meaning 'curly-haired' or 'descendant of Caiside'Irish#1,038
- KellenPossibly meaning 'slender' or 'fair', from an Irish surnameIrish#1,069
- KaraBelovedIrish#1,071
- KatelynA modern spelling variant of Caitlin, which is the Irish form of Catherine, meaning 'pure'Irish#1,076
- SaoirseFreedom, libertyIrish#1,085
- KieraLittle dark oneIrish#1,096
- BrendanPrince or little raven, from the Irish word 'brén'Irish#1,097
- CullenDerived from an Irish surname meaning 'holly tree' or 'holly grove', or possibly from a Scottish place nameIrish#1,108
- KaseVariant of CaseyIrish#1,115
- DaraOf debated originIrish#1,129
- DarrenUncertainIrish#1,132
- KathleenKathleen is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Caitlín, itself a Gaelic derivative of Katherine, which is of debated origin but often associated with the Greek word 'katharos' meaning 'pure'Irish#1,150
- SheaAdmirable or hawk-like, from an Irish surnameIrish#1,150
- BradenBroad valley son of Bradan, from a surname derived from an Irish place nameIrish#1,152
- BriaPossibly a shortened form of Brianna, ultimately derived from the Irish name Brian, meaning 'strong, virtuous, and honorable'Irish#1,163
- KilianDerived from an Old Irish name meaning 'little warrior' or 'church' (from cellach 'war' or cill 'church' + diminutive -án)Irish#1,166
- OrenOf debated originIrish#1,183
- ShayOf uncertain originIrish#1,225
- CoryEither a variant of Corey, which is of uncertain origin, or a modern coinageIrish#1,244
- RianLittle king or kinglyIrish#1,244
- SeamusSupplanter, he who supplantsIrish#1,276
- DevynDerived from an Irish surname, meaning 'poet' or 'fawn'Irish#1,295
- CormacSon of the charioteer or charioteer's sonIrish#1,297
- KayceeVariant spelling of Casey, derived from an Irish surname meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful'Irish#1,299
- KeenanOf uncertain originIrish#1,305
- Cianancient, enduringIrish#1,310
- ColemanSon of the dark-skinned one, or little doveIrish#1,310
- BryantDescendant of Brian, meaning strong or virtuousIrish#1,323
- TorinOf uncertain originIrish#1,347
- TyroneLand of EoghanIrish#1,388
- CiaraLittle dark oneIrish#1,406
- NiamOf uncertain originIrish#1,436
- CoyMeaning uncertainIrish#1,451
- FinnianFair or white, and by extension 'fair-haired' or 'fair-skinned'Irish#1,486
- BarryPossibly derived from the Irish name Bairre, a short form of Fionnbharr, meaning 'fair-haired'Irish#1,520
- EmmetDerived from an Irish surname, ultimately from the Old Irish personal name 'Imchad', meaning 'young warrior' or 'hero'Irish#1,554
- KeeleyDescendant of CaollaidheIrish#1,561
- DwayneOriginally a variant of Duane, meaning 'dark' or 'swarthy' from the Irish surname Ó DubháinIrish#1,564
- AislinnVision, dreamIrish#1,592
- CiaranLittle dark oneIrish#1,609
- KeaganLittle fire or fiery one, though debated if this is the authentic Irish meaningIrish#1,609
- MauraDerived from the Latin 'Maurus', meaning 'Moorish' or 'dark-skinned'Irish#1,631
- Eamonwealthy protectorIrish#1,644
- ConanLittle wolf or houndIrish#1,677
- NiallChampion or cloud, of debated originIrish#1,699
- FiaOf uncertain originIrish#1,733
- BraydonPossibly a variant of Braden, meaning 'broad valley' or 'salmon' (from Irish Gaelic 'bradán')Irish#1,778
- EanIrish form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'Irish#1,793
- BrennaOne possible meaning is "little raven" or "black-haired," derived from the Irish word 'braon' meaning "drop" or "moisture," though the exact meaning is debatedIrish#1,844
- AydanDerived from the Irish name Aodhán, meaning 'little fire'Irish#1,852
- OrinOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from Irish Gaelic or Hebrew, or a modern invented nameIrish#1,852
- KacieAlert, watchfulIrish#1,867
- KaseyAlert, watchful, or a variant of Casey, derived from the Irish Gaelic surname Ó CathasaighIrish#1,872
- NealChampion or cloud, derived from the Irish name NiallIrish#1,906
- ShaunGod is graciousIrish#1,942
- KaileeVariant of Kaylee, meaning 'slender' or 'fair' from the Irish surname CaollaidheIrish#1,962
- Fiadhwild deer, fawnIrish#1,990
- RoganLikely a variant of the Irish surname Ó Rogáin, meaning 'descendant of Rogán', a personal name possibly derived from 'rod' meaning 'red-haired'Irish#2,006
- DeeganOf uncertain originIrish#2,020
- MoiraOf uncertain origin, often interpreted as 'bitter' or 'beloved', or associated with Greek Moirai (fates)Irish#2,036
- ShaeOf debated originIrish#2,051
- DezmondOf debated originIrish#2,056
- KariA feminine form of the Irish name Ciarán, meaning 'dark-haired' or 'black'Irish#2,076
- SiobhanGod is graciousIrish#2,076
- Nigelchampion or cloudIrish#2,077
- AislynnDerived from the Irish name Aisling, meaning 'dream' or 'vision'Irish#2,099
- AoifeOne meaning is 'beauty' or 'radiance', though the exact sense is debatedIrish#2,117
- BridgetteExalted one, or the high goddessIrish#2,117
- KaciVariant of Casey, an Irish surname meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful'Irish#2,117
- KyranOf uncertain originIrish#2,125
- AdairFrom an Irish surname meaning 'ford by the oak trees' or 'spear wealth'Irish#2,145
- AilenOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Eileen or Aileen, meaning 'bright, shining one'Irish#2,153
- FynnOf uncertain originIrish#2,183
- GannonOf uncertain originIrish#2,207
- RooneyOf debated originIrish#2,214
- ReganOf uncertain originIrish#2,276
- QuadeOf uncertain originIrish#2,284
- CaitlinFrom the Irish name Caitlín, meaning 'pure'Irish#2,326
- AislynPossibly a variant of Aisling, from the Irish word for 'dream' or 'vision'Irish#2,354
- NolenOf uncertain originIrish#2,363
- ShannonOld, wise river or possibly 'descendant of Senán'Irish#2,387
- DeklanVariant of Declan, traditionally associated with the Irish saint Declan of Ardmore, meaning 'full of goodness' or 'man of prayer'Irish#2,390
- LeanaDerived from the Irish name Léan, meaning 'child' or possibly a variant of Liana, meaning 'to bind' or 'to twine'Irish#2,410
- DonavanOf uncertain originIrish#2,421
- RorieUsually considered a variant of Rory, meaning 'red king' or 'red-haired,' but also used as a diminutive of AuroraIrish#2,438
- Keelanslender, fairIrish#2,451
- KerryEither from the Irish county name Ciarraí meaning 'people of Ciar', or an anglicized form of the Irish name CiaraIrish#2,451
- NilesSon of Neil or championIrish#2,480
- OsheaOf uncertain originIrish#2,480
- CaitlynPure, from the Irish form of the Latin name Catilina, a variant of CatherineIrish#2,485
- OrlaGolden princess or golden sovereignIrish#2,514
- ConleyProbably meaning 'pasture for horses' from the Irish Ó Conghaile 'descendant of Conghal', though the root Conghal may mean 'fierce as a hound'Irish#2,516
- DevanOf debated originIrish#2,516
- BreannaVariant of Brianna, generally interpreted as "strong" or "noble"Irish#2,542
- DarbyFrom the deer estate or park where deer are keptIrish#2,564
- DuaneLittle dark one or swarthy, though the exact interpretation is debatedIrish#2,572
- AislinOf uncertain originIrish#2,583
- Finniganfair-haired or whiteIrish#2,604
- KayneOf debated originIrish#2,641
- KeylorVariant of Keilor, possibly a transferred use of an Irish surname meaning 'narrow wood' or 'narrow strip of land'Irish#2,641
- SheilaSheila is an anglicized form of Síle, the Irish Gaelic form of Cecilia, meaning 'blind'Irish#2,645
- BrendonOf uncertain originIrish#2,676
- KaedenOf debated origin, possibly a modern spelling variant of Caden, itself derived from the Irish surname Mac Cadáin meaning 'son of Cadán' (a personal name of uncertain meaning), or a coinage inspired by similar-sounding namesIrish#2,676
- Roisinlittle roseIrish#2,691
- CaleSlenderIrish#2,718
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