Irish baby names

Irish and Gaelic baby names with their meanings and real popularity across Ireland and beyond.

Names of Irish and Gaelic origin, from ancient classics to names still topping the charts in Ireland today. Each links to its page with a meaning and how popular it is in Ireland and other countries. Choosing an Irish name together? Swipe with your partner and match.

1. Kevin (handsome, gentle birth)
2. Brian (noble, high)
3. Ryan (little king)
4. Kelly (bright-headed, strife)
5. Bryan (noble, high)
6. Shannon (old, wise river)
7. Erin (Ireland)
8. Shawn (God is gracious)
9. Cody (descendant of Cuidightheach, helpful)
10. Connor (lover of hounds)
11. Riley (courageous, valiant)
12. Aiden (little fire)
13. Brianna (noble, high)
14. Troy (foot soldier)
15. Corey (from the hollow)
16. Casey (vigilant, watchful)
17. Barry (fair-haired)
18. Eileen (of uncertain meaning, linked to light)
19. Tara (hill, elevated place)
20. Devin (of uncertain meaning, possibly poet)
21. Kaitlyn (pure)
22. Colleen (girl)
23. Aidan (little fire)
24. Arlene (pledge or oath)
25. Brayden (descendant of Bradan, salmon)
26. Cory (from the hollow)
27. Nolan (descendant of the champion)
28. Darren (of uncertain meaning)
29. Neil (champion, cloud)
30. Duane (dark, swarthy)
31. Kerry (from County Kerry)
32. Brendan (prince)
33. Bridget (exalted one)
34. Kennedy (helmeted head)
35. Brady (of uncertain meaning)
36. Briana (noble, high)
37. Quinn (descendant of Conn, chief)
38. Ayden (little fire)
39. Rowan (little red one or rowan tree)
40. Shaun (God is gracious)
41. Rory (red king)
42. Declan (full of goodness)
43. Breanna (noble, high)
44. Tyrone (land of Eoghan)
45. Dwayne (dark, swarthy)
46. Rylee (descendant of Roghallach)
47. Reagan (little king)
48. Kelli (bright-headed or strife)
49. Conor (lover of hounds)
50. Kieran (little dark one)
51. Cassidy (curly-haired or clever)
52. Ciara (dark, black)
53. Finn (fair, white)
54. Donovan (dark brown)
55. Kiara (dark or bright)
56. Kaitlin (pure)
57. Conner (lover of hounds)
58. Caitlyn (pure)
59. Neal (champion or cloud)
60. Grady (noble, illustrious)
61. Kellie (bright-headed or strife)
62. Kelley (bright-headed or strife)
63. Keira (dark, black)
64. Niamh (bright, radiant)
65. Kasey (vigilant, watchful)
66. Shelia (blind)
67. Braden (descendant of Bradan, salmon)
68. Doreen (sullen or gift)
69. Delaney (descendant of the challenger)
70. Mona (noble or little wish)
71. Keegan (descendant of Aodhagan, little fire)
72. Mckenna (son of Cionaodh)
73. Desmond (from South Munster)
74. Maeve (she who intoxicates)
75. Aileen (light or desired)
76. Carroll (fierce warrior or champion)
77. Kerri (from County Kerry)
78. Ronan (little seal)
79. Teagan (little poet or attractive)
80. Ryleigh (descendant of Roghallach)
81. Brennan (descendant of Braonan, sorrow or moisture)
82. Kian (ancient, enduring)
83. Aoife (beauty, radiance)
84. Makenna (son of the handsome one)
85. Keri (dark, dark-haired)
86. Elva (noble, bright)
87. Shayla (blind, or from the fairy palace)
88. Myrna (beloved, tender)
89. Alanna (little rock, or O my child)
90. Doyle (dark stranger)
91. Kiera (dark, black)
92. Carey (descendant of the dark one)
93. Brenna (little raven, or descendant of Braonan)
94. Deirdre (sorrowful, or broken-hearted)
95. Kane (battle, or tribute)
96. Nola (white shoulder, or famous)
97. Lennon (little cloak, or lover)
98. Dewayne (dark, black)
99. Regan (little king, impulsive)
100. Kody (helpful, or descendant of Cuidightheach)
101. Raegan (little king, impulsive)
102. Brenden (prince, little raven)
103. Orla (golden princess)
104. Sloane (raider, warrior)
105. Shea (stately, admirable)
106. Kade (round, or barrel)
107. Rylie (courageous, or rye clearing)
108. Niall (champion, or cloud)
109. Brendon (prince, little raven)
110. Bridgette (exalted one, strength)
111. Cian (ancient, enduring)
112. Aden (little fire)
113. Ciaran (little dark one)
114. Noreen (honor, light)
115. Shay (stately, admirable)
116. Sinead (God is gracious)
117. Kassidy (curly-haired, clever)
118. Killian (little church, or strife)
119. Siobhan (God is gracious)
120. Maura (beloved, or bitter)

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