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.
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.
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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