Jarlath

Traditionally spelled as Iarlaithe, Iarfhlaith, or Iarlaith, this is the English form of the regal, rugged Irish name. Familiar but distinctive in Ireland, it was given to 6 boys in a recent year, while Iarlaith entered the Top 100, given to 56 babies.

The name of a saint from Galway whose monastery became a center of learning, Jarlath is an undiscovered Gaelic gem with notable bearers including actor Jarlath Conroy, comedian Jarlath Regan, and footballer Jarlath Burns.

Pronounced JAR-luth.