Irish Boy Names
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of 1,302 names
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | Popularity (last 10y) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhruic | From Old Irish brocc 'badger' - used patronymically as 'of Brocc' or 'descendant of Brocc'. | Gaelic, Irish | Boy | — | |
| Blaney | Descendant of Bláithín ('little flower') or from a place called Blaney; associated with 'blossom/flower' | Irish | Boy | — | |
| Blathaon | Little flower; blossom | Irish | Boy | — | |
| Blayney | Often given the senses "slender/lean" or "little flower" (origins disputed) | Irish, Scottish | Boy | — | |
| Bodhan | In Gaelic contexts: a form of Bodán (a traditional Irish masculine name). In Sanskrit/Indic contexts: related to the root bodh- meaning 'knowledge' or 'awakening' - interpreted as 'awakening', 'instruction', or 'knowledge'. | Irish, Sanskrit | Boy | — | |
| Bohann | Descendant of Buadhachán - 'little/victorious one' | Irish | Boy | — | |
| Bolan | From the Irish family name Ó Beolláin - 'descendant of Beollán' (Beollán is a diminutive personal name; exact original meaning uncertain) | Irish | Boy | — | |
| Bonall | Probably related to 'good' or 'fair'; precise historical meaning uncertain | Irish | Boy | — | |
| Bonar | Good, pleasant; originally a surname implying good-natured or from a place called Bonar | Irish, Scottish | Boy | — | |
| Borah | Possible meanings include 'leader/chief' in Assamese contexts or 'storm' in Turkish; as a surname the meaning varies by origin. | English, Irish, Turkish | Boy | — | |
| Bourke | Originally a surname meaning 'of the borough' or 'from the fortified town' | Irish | Boy | — | |
| Boyn | Associated with the River Boyne and the Gaelic goddess Boann; possibly derived from elements meaning 'white cow' or a river name | Gaelic, Irish | Boy | — | |
| Bradan | Salmon (from Irish bradán) | Irish | Boy | — | |
| bradden | Either 'salmon' (Irish) or 'broad valley' (Old English) | English, Irish | Boy | — | |
| Braddigan | Little Brad / descendant of Brad (Brad from Old English 'brad' meaning 'broad') | English, Irish | Boy | — | |
| bradyn | Variant of Braden/Brayden - 'descendant of Bradán' (Bradán = 'salmon'); sometimes interpreted as 'broad' | Irish | Boy | — | |
| Braedin | Originally 'salmon' (Irish Bradán); alternatively interpreted as 'broad valley' | Gaelic, Irish | Boy | — | |
| braedon | From Gaelic bradán 'salmon'; alternatively interpreted as 'broad valley' from Old English elements | Irish | Boy | — | |
| Braedy | Variant of Brady - descendant of Brádach; often glossed as 'spirited' or 'broad‑chested.' | Irish | Boy | — | |
| Braedynn | Variant of Braden/Braeden: 'salmon' (Irish bradán) or 'broad valley' (Old English) | Irish | Boy | — | |
| braiden | Derived from Gaelic brádán 'salmon' or Old English for 'broad valley' | Irish | Boy | — | |
| Braidey | A modern variant related to Brady/Braeden/Bradley: associated with 'spirited' (Irish Brady) or 'broad clearing/valley' (Old English Bradley/Braden). | English, Irish | Boy | — | |
| Branais | Raven (from Old Irish 'Bran'; sometimes rendered as 'little raven') | Irish, Scottish Gaelic | Boy | — | |
| Branan | Little raven (from Gaelic Branán) / descendant of Bran | Gaelic, Irish | Boy | — | |
| Brandubh | Black raven | Irish | Boy | — | |
| Branduff | Dark/black raven | Irish, Scottish Gaelic | Boy | — | |
| Branen | Little raven (from Bran, 'raven') | Gaelic, Irish | Boy | — | |
| Brangan | Likely "little raven" - from Irish 'Bran' (raven) + diminutive suffix -án | Irish | Boy | — | |
| Branganah | Descendant of Branán - 'little raven' (raven) | Irish | Boy | — | |
| Bransin | Probably 'son of Bran' or 'raven's son' (modern surname-style name). | Irish | Boy | — | |
| Branyn | Derived from 'Bran' meaning 'raven' - can imply 'little raven' or 'descendant of Bran'. | Irish | Boy | — | |
| Brasill | From Irish Breasal ('princely' or 'valorous') or derived from Portuguese 'Brasil' meaning 'land of brazilwood' | Irish | Boy | — | |
| Breac | Speckled, freckled; in Irish also used for 'trout' | Irish | Boy | — | |
| Breas | Likely derived from Old Irish Breasal/Breasal - associated with chieftainship or nobility; exact meaning uncertain | Irish, Scottish Gaelic | Boy | — | |
| Breasal | Possibly 'majestic' or 'splendid' (from Old Irish bres: excellence, beauty) | Irish | Boy | — | |
| Brekan | Little speckled / freckled one | Irish | Boy | — | |
| Brends | Variant of Brendan - commonly interpreted as 'prince' or possibly 'little raven'. | Irish | Boy | — | |
| Brennun | Descendant of Braonán; Braonán likely derives from braon meaning 'sorrow', 'tear' or 'drop'. | Irish | Boy | — | |
| Brenon | From Gaelic Braonán/Ó Braonáin - derived from braon ('moisture, drop'); often interpreted as 'little drop' or associated with 'sorrow'. | Irish | Boy | — | |
| Bresal | Likely 'splendid' or 'mighty' - from Old Irish bres, suggesting excellence, strength, or eminence. | Irish | Boy | — | |
| Bressal | Old Irish name of uncertain meaning, often interpreted as 'great' or 'majestic'. | Irish | Boy | — | |
| Breydyn | Variant of Brayden/Braden: 'broad valley' or possibly 'salmon' (from Irish) | English, Irish | Boy | — | |
| Briand | Derived from Old Irish meaning 'high' or 'noble' | Irish | Boy | — | |
| Briane | Noble; high, exalted | Celtic, Irish | Boy | — | |
| Brient | High, noble | French, Irish | Boy | — | |
| Brochan | Diminutive of broc ('badger') - 'little/young badger' | Irish, Scottish Gaelic | Boy | — | |
| Brod | Primarily 'pride' (Irish bród); alternatively 'ford' (Slavic); also used as a short form of Brodie/Broderick. | English, Irish, Scottish, Slavic | Boy | — | |
| Broderic | Originally a surname indicating descent (often from Roderick); associated with the Germanic element meaning "famous ruler" | English, Irish, Welsh | Boy | — | |
| Brodyy | Variant of Brody. From Gaelic surnames/placenames (Brodie/Ó Bródaigh); generally interpreted as 'ditch, muddy place' or 'descendant of Bródach' (Bródach = 'proud, spirited'). | Irish, Scottish | Boy | — | |
| Broin | Originally from the Gaelic Ó Broin - 'descendant of Bran' (bran = raven) | Irish | Boy | — |
Irish Boys name popularity over time
Aggregated births across Ireland, United Kingdom, United States, Australia for every Irish-origin name in our dataset.
1,302
Names in this origin
116
With data in 2025
840
Births 2025
164,124
Peak year 2004