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The baby name Gilroy is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced GIL-roy (IPA: /ˈɡɪl.rɔɪ/).

Gilroy is Irish, Scottish Gaelic in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: GIL-roy (IPA: /ˈɡɪl.rɔɪ/)

What is the meaning of the name Gilroy ?

The baby name Gilroy is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced GIL-roy (IPA: /ˈɡɪl.rɔɪ/).

Gilroy is Irish, Scottish Gaelic in Origin.

Gilroy traces to Irish and Scottish Gaelic Mac Giolla Ruaidh (Irish: Mac Giolla Rua; Scottish: Mac Gille Ruaidh), a byname meaning “son of the devotee/servant (giolla/gille) of the red-haired one (rua/ruadh)” or simply “red-haired youth.” As with many Gaelic surnames beginning Gil-, the element giolla/gille denotes a follower or lad; ruadh describes reddish hair or complexion. The surname later shortened to Gilroy in English.

Used as a given name mainly in the English-speaking world since the 19th century, Gilroy belongs to the surname-to-forename tradition, especially in Ireland, Scotland, and the diaspora in North America. Related forms include McIlroy, McElroy, McGilroy, Kilroy, and the spelling variant Gillroy; Roy is a natural nickname. The name’s meaning evokes spirited, russet-haired vitality and clan heritage, while its crisp syllables lend a sturdy, vintage feel.

Gilroy has the following similar or variant Names

Gilroy – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
JM Boys 0 #285 9 6,876
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
KW Boys 0 #803 4 18,755
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,136 8 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,140 39 25,619
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Gilroy is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Gilroy

Gilroy is predominantly a boy's name.
Gilroy is a 2 syllable name, pronounced GIL-roy (IPA: /ˈɡɪl.rɔɪ/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Mac Giolla Ruaidh, Mac Gille Ruaidh, MacIlroy, McIlroy and Gille Ruadh.
Across languages, Gilroy has these equivalents: Rufus (Latin: red-haired), Rossi (Italian: red), Rousseau/Rousse (French: red-haired).
Gilroy is a name of Irish origin, traditionally used in Ireland. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Ireland and its diaspora communities.