690+ Irish Names (With Meanings and Popularity)

More common as a surname, Galvin is a possible alternative to Gavin and Calvin.

Common in its native habitat, and worth consideration by parents in search of an authentic Irish name, though a pronunciation challenge.

Honoring a male relative. Be bold and go with Glenn.

Can be used either with or without the addition of Mac.

Ancient Irish king of the underworld, so much more powerful than Don.

Loman is one of those rare names that is at once simple and very unusual, with fewer than five baby boys given the name in the US in the most recent year.

Julia Roberts's choice of Phinnaeus gives a boost to all Ph forms. Or should we say, phorms.

A much prettier and feminine version of the boys name Ryan which is starting to be used for girls, while still retaining the Irish feel and the regal meaning.

The names may sound the same, but they have different origins and meanings. Take your pick.

You might want to honor premier U.S. architect Frank Gehry--even though he was born Ephraim Goldberg. Gehry, pronounced like the more common surname Geary, may be a spin on the name Gary, which means spear, or derive from the Middle English word geary, which means fickle.

Surname that could have pronunciation problems -- it's Dorrity -- as well as having an off-putting meaning.

As seen on SNL, Pat is the ultimate androgynous name. Stick with long form Patrick, and make sure everyone calls him Patrick.

Likable Irish surname name, but bound to be confused with Clooney.

Donal is, yes, just Donald with the final d cut off, but that somehow gives it a jauntier, fresher feel. Donal Logue is a Canadian actor and Donal Skehan is an Irish cookbook author.

Makes Donna into a cool twenty-first-century unisex Irish surname.

Peadair is one way to reinvent a classic, though insisting on the authentic pronunciation could cause problems.

Uncommon choice too reminiscent of "bidet". Try Bridie instead.

A dandy, bouncy family name with tap shoes, high hat, and cane. There are several theories of its derivation, including as a nickname from the word 'ganty,' for a person who commonly wore gloves, or from 'gamen,' for someone good at games.