Foley

Irish
"plunderer"

Foley Origin and Meaning

The name Foley is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "plunderer".

There are many more appealing Irish surnames than Foley, and certainly more positive meanings. If Foley is a genuine family name, this would be all right in the middle.

Famous People Named Foley

  • Foley (born Joseph McCreary
    Jr.), American jazz bassist
  • David Scott "Dave" Foley
    Canadian actor
  • Scott Kellerman Foley
    American Actor

Foley in Pop Culture

  • Tucker Foley
    character in animated series "Danny Phantom"
  • Justin Foley
    character on Netflix series "13 Reasons Why"
  • Foley catheter
    a medical device