690+ Irish Names (With Meanings and Popularity)
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Hermon
Hermon is a masculine name with ancient Hebrew origins, derived from the biblical Mount Hermon mentioned in the Old Testament. The name means 'sacred mountain' or 'sanctuary,' carrying spiritual…
Hobart
English and Dutch variation of Hubert
More user-friendly than the original.
Hobard
Hobard is a masculine name of Germanic origin, likely a variant of Hubert, which combines the elements "hug" (heart, mind, spirit) and "beraht" (bright, famous). It may also be related to the surname…
Hoibeard
Hoibeard is an extremely rare masculine name with possible Germanic or Nordic origins. The name likely combines ancient elements that might relate to concepts of honor, protection, or leadership.…
Unfrai
Unfrai is an exceptionally rare masculine name with possible Germanic or Old English origins. It may be a variant spelling of Humphrey (from Germanic 'hun' meaning bear cub and 'frid' meaning peace)…
Hurley
Irish
"sea tide"
Hurley is a possibility as a unisex surname-name ending with the "lee" sound. It is perhaps most associated with British actress Elizabeth Hurley, and is much rarer than Harley, because the "ur"…
Ibhar
Ibhar is a masculine name with ancient Hebrew origins, appearing in biblical texts as one of King David's sons. The name means 'He chooses' or 'election,' suggesting divine selection or choosing.…
Ivo
Germanic, Slavic
"yew wood, archer; God is gracious"
Succinct, stylish, and catchy, Ivo has the energetic impact of other names ending in -o . It is a multicultural choice with two distinct origins, and, as such, is familiar across a variety of…
Shamus
Anglicized spelling of Séamus
See SEAMUS.
Shay
Anglicized spelling of Shea or Shai, Irish, Hebrew
"dauntless, fine, hawk; gift"
Gentle yet rugged, cool but well established, Shay is straightforward and memorable. An anglicized spelling of the Irish Shea ("dauntless, fine, good" "hawk") and the Hebrew Shai ("gift"), Shay…
Séamas
Séamas is the traditional Irish Gaelic form of James, a name with Hebrew origins meaning 'supplanter' or 'one who follows.' The distinctive accent over the 'e' indicates a pronunciation shift, making…
Seumus
Seumus is a masculine name of Scottish Gaelic origin, representing the Gaelic form of James. Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Jacob (Ya'aqov), meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." In…
Shamas
Shamas is a masculine name with rich multicultural origins. In Arabic contexts, it relates to 'shams' meaning 'sun,' while in Irish usage, it's a variant of Seamus (the Irish form of James). The name…
Sheary
Sheary is an uncommon masculine name with uncertain etymology, possibly deriving from the Irish surname Sheary or O'Sheary, which originated from the Gaelic 'Ó Séaghdha' meaning 'hawk-like' or…
Sheron
Sheron is predominantly a masculine name, though it can be used for either gender depending on cultural context. It appears to be a variant spelling of Sharon, which derives from the Hebrew word for…
Irimias
Irimias is a masculine name with Hungarian origins, relatively uncommon even within Hungary. It derives from the Biblical prophet Jeremiah, whose name in Hungarian is Jeremiás, with Irimias being a…
Iarom
Iarom is a masculine name with potential connections to Hebrew origins, possibly related to biblical names like Jarom or Jehoram. In the Bible, Jarom was a Nephite prophet, giving the name religious…
Kellen
German; Irish
"swamp; slender"
Kellen is German in origin and Irish in spirit. Kellen has fallen a bit in popularity for boys since its peak in 2012, but it has possibilities for girls too. In fact, Kellen's similarity to such…
Cavan
Irish place-name
"hollow"
Anglicized spelling of a county in Ireland, sometimes considered a variation of the Breton Kavan or of Kevin. Depending on your viewpoint, may make a fresh Kevin substitute or a choice that will…
Keagan
Spelling variation of Keegan
While Keegan has been rising in popularity for a number of years, this variant spelling has dropped in the lists.