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Best Irish Boy Names

Irish boy names have been growing in popularity in the U.S. in recent years, with Liam reaching Number 1 and all the different spellings of Aiden climbing to the top of the list.

Along with Liam and Aiden, other Irish baby names on the US Top 1000 for boys include Finn, Declan, Connor, and Brody. In Ireland, top Irish boy names include Conor, Fionn, Oisin, and Cillian. Unique Irish names for boys attracting attention include Cashel, Cormac, and Rafferty.

While Irish names have become more popular for both genders, we see the style factor on the rise particularly in Irish boys' names unheard of here a generation ago, such as Declan and Finn. You also might want to check out our list of Irish girl names.

The Irish boy names on this list are ordered according to their current popularity on our website. Or get an overview of the full list in alphabetical order by clicking All.

Madigan

Meaning: little dog

Origin:Irish
9330
Galway The meaning of Galway is 'stony river.' Irel...
Origin:Place-name
11759
Luck Number: 3
12057
Carbry

Meaning: charioteer

Origin:Irish
12400
Parthalan Parthalan has become the perfect choice for ...
Origin:Irish
12848
Lonan

Meaning: blackbird

Origin:Irish
987
Phelan

Meaning: wolf

Origin:Irish
1347
Finlay

Meaning: fair-haired hero

Origin:Irish and Scottish
745
Ferris

Meaning: strong man or ironworker

Origin:Irish, English
769
Callister

Meaning: son of Alister

Origin:Variation of Irish surname MacCallister
2838
Cashel

Meaning: castle, stone fort

Origin:Irish
1025
Ciaran

Meaning: little dark one

Origin:Irish
599
Malachy

Meaning: second

Origin:Irish version of Malachi, Hebrew
571
Colm

Meaning: dove

Origin:Irish variation of Latin Columba
852
Fintan

Meaning: white fire or white bull

Origin:Irish
855
Shane

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:Anglicized variation of Sean
1307
Paddy The name Paddy is of Irish origin. The meani...
Origin:Irish, diminutive of Patrick
4042
Brannon The meaning of Brannon is 'descendant of the...
Origin:Irish variation of Brennan
4388
Reilly

Meaning: courageous

Origin:Irish
5115
Brayden

Meaning: salmon

Origin:Spelling variation of Irish surname Braden
1604