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690+ Irish Names (With Meanings and Popularity)

  1. Doreen

    • Origin:

      Variation of Dora; also Anglicized variation of Irish Doireann

    • Meaning:

      "sullen"

    • Description:

      Much fresher Irish imports available for colleens now.
  2. Cleary

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "cleric"

    • Description:

      This Irish surname-name certainly feels brighter and fresher than the English equivalent, Clark.
  3. Cahir

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "battle man"

    • Description:

      Cahir along with its traditional spelling Cathair is well-used in modern Ireland. Now it's finding a wider audience thanks to The Witcher , though Cahir is the main villain of the series. It was in the US charts from 2017 to 2020, but fewer than 5 baby boys were named Cahir in the US in 2021, suggesting that the effect on parents was short-lived.
  4. Siobhán

    • Origin:

      Irish Gaelic

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      Lovely Irish name which has inspired many Anglicized variations, but using the original form preserves the integrity of one of the most beautiful Gaelic girls' names.
  5. Ireland

    • Origin:

      Place name

    • Description:

      Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin put Ireland on the map when they chose it as a first for their daughter, saying that geographic names were a family tradition. And it seems they were a bit ahead of the curve (or trendsetting)—Ireland has been among the fastest-rising names of recent years. Other Irish place names include Shannon, Kerry, Galway, and Dublin.
  6. O'connor

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "son of the hound lover"

    • Description:

      Perfect name for the child of dog enthusiasts, and much more distinctive than the trendy Connor.
  7. Duff

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "swarthy"

    • Description:

      This somewhat boisterous Celtic name would be at home in a noisy pub or out walking on the moors. In Scotland, it was originally a nickname for someone with dark hair or a swarthy complexion.
  8. Derry

    • Origin:

      Diminutive or Derek or Dermot or Irish place-name

    • Meaning:

      "like an oak"

    • Description:

      With the fashions for tree names, place names, and nickname names, Derry is a three-way winner.
  9. Bray

    • Origin:

      Irish place-name, from French

    • Meaning:

      "marsh"

    • Description:

      Can't help thinking of a donkey.
  10. Laughlin

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "dweller at the fjord-land"

    • Description:

      First used for Norse invaders, this name, along with the similar Lachlan, is an attractive, worldly, and unusual choice — despite connections to the Nevada gambling resort.
  11. Maguire

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "son of the beige one"

    • Description:

      Although Maguire is such a prominent Irish surname —it ranks in the Top 40 in the Emerald Isle —this lively and cheerful family name has rarely been used as a first, unlike more familiar examples like Ryan, Riley and Reagan. The powerful and distinguished Maguire clan was known for their courage, leadership and resilience. The name's many notable associations include the unionizing Pennsylvania coal miners known as the Molly Maguires, actor Tobey Maguire and Dixie Chick Martie Maguire. Other spellings are McGuire and McGwire; two other handsome Irish surnames to consider are Malone and Magee.
  12. Callister

    • Origin:

      Variation of Irish surname MacCallister

    • Meaning:

      "son of Alister"

    • Description:

      Can be used either with or without the addition of Mac.
  13. Channing

    • Origin:

      English or Irish

    • Meaning:

      "people of Cana or wolf cub"

    • Description:

      While the most famous Channing is the very male Channing Tatum, the name is now given about a third of the time for girls. Television executive Channing Dungey is a well-know example of a female Channing. It makes an attractive surname-name for either gender.
  14. Coltrane

    • Origin:

      Irish surname

    • Meaning:

      "descendant of Coltarán"

    • Description:

      The great sax player John Coltrane could be a cool naming inspiration for a jazz fan. Plus, it gives you stylish nickname Colt, if you didn't love Colton or Colter.
  15. Tynan

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "dark, dusty"

    • Description:

      A much fresher Ty name than Tyler or Tyson.
  16. Chrystal

    • Description:

      Chrystal is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Crystal, which derives from the Greek word "krystallos" meaning "ice" or "clear, transparent stone." This alternative spelling with "Ch" instead of "C" gives the name a slightly more elaborate appearance while maintaining the same melodic pronunciation. Chrystal reached modest popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s but has since become less common. The name evokes qualities of clarity, purity, and natural beauty. Like its standard spelling counterpart, Chrystal suggests brilliance and a pristine quality, while the less conventional spelling adds a touch of distinctiveness to an otherwise familiar name.

  17. Rylee

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Riley, Irish

    • Meaning:

      "courageous"

    • Description:

      The -ee suffix is decisively feminine, so it's no surprise that male usage of this name lags behind female usage.
  18. Meara

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "pool, lake"

    • Description:

      A name that has many close, more familiar relatives, like Mira and Myra.
  19. Quilliam

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "son of William"

    • Description:

      A really unusual choice that could be used to honor Grandpa Will.
  20. Connolly

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "fierce as a hound"

    • Description:

      Connolly, an alternate spelling of Connelly, could make a livelier and less common substitute for Connor.

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