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On the hunt for an amazing Irish boys’ name that’s cool in the United States?

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Below, I’ve rounded up every single male Irish name that’s even the slightest bit modern and cool.

Let’s go check out this huge list of Irish boy names and find the perfect one for your son!

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Related: Irish Girl Names

​Popular Irish boy names in the U.S.

These names of Irish origin are ranking in the top 200 here in the United States.

Unless otherwise noted, the popularity data throughout this article is for names in the United States.

Aiden or Ayden or Aidan or Aden or Aydin

• Name meaning: Little fire.
• Popularity: Aiden ranks #26, Ayden ranks #143, Aidan is #286, Aden is #681, and Aydin is #894.

Related: Middle Names for Aden

Brody or Brodie

• Name meaning: Broad island.
• Popularity: Brody ranks #186 and Brodie is #808.

Carson or Karson or Karsyn

• Name meaning: Son of marsh dwellers.
• Popularity: Carson ranks #98. Karson ranks #304, Karsyn is #954. Karsyn ranks #608 for girls.

Connor

• Name meaning: Lover of hounds.
• Popularity: Connor ranks #97, Conor is #462, and Conner is #514. FYI: Conor currently ranks #4 in Ireland!

Declan

• Name meaning: Man of prayer.
• Popularity: #105

Finn

• Name meaning: White.
• Popularity: #184  FYI: Finn currently ranks #13 in Ireland!

Gael

• Name meaning: Gaelic (particularly relating to the Celtic language of Scotland).
• Popularity: #109

Gavin

• Name meaning: White hawk.
• Popularity: #173

Kayden or Kaiden or Kaden or Caden or Cayden or Caiden

• Name meaning: Battle.
• Popularity: Kayden ranks #108, Kaiden is #162, and Kaden is #260. Caden with a C ranks #230, Cayden is #289, and Caiden is #419.

Liam

• Name meaning: Will. Resolution. Helmet. Protector.
• Popularity: #1  FYI: Liam currently ranks #6 in Ireland!

Related: Middle Names for Liam

Nolan

• Name meaning: Noble or famous.
• Popularity: #60

Rowan or Rowen

• Name meaning: A reddish-brown tree known for its scarlet berries and mystical history.
• Popularity: For boys, Rowan ranks #106 and Rowen is #539. For girls, Rowan ranks #241 and Rowen isn’t ranking.

If you like these popular Irish boy names you might also like this list of two-syllable boy names.

Modern Irish boy names

While not quite as popular as the Irish boys’ names in the first batch, all of these names feel fresh and cool.

Beckett

• Name meaning: Beehive.
• Popularity: #198

Brady

• Name meaning: Broad meadow.
• Popularity: #272

Callan or Callen

• Name meaning: Descendant of Cathalán.
• Popularity: Callan ranks #375 and Callen is #458.

Finnegan

• Name meaning: Fair-haired.
• Popularity: #376

Kane or Cain

• Name meaning: Warrior.
• Popularity: Kane ranks #329 and Cain is #956.

Keegan or Kegan

• Name meaning: Son of Aodhagán, meaning fire.
• Popularity: Keegan ranks #494 and Kegan isn’t ranking.

Madden

• Name meaning: Little dog.
• Popularity: #824

Radigan

• Name meaning: To uproot. Someone who lives on a patch of cleared land.
• Popularity: This R name isn’t ranking.

Ronan or Ronin

• Name meaning: Little seal.
• Popularity: Ronan ranks #274 and Ronin is #438.

Tristan

• Name meaning: Noise or sadness. (You may want to make up another meaning haha).
• Popularity: #208

If you like these modern Irish boy names you might also like this list of edgy names.

Gender-neutral Irish names

These Irish baby names would work for a boy or a girl!

Bellamy

• Name meaning: Beautiful friend.
• Popularity: This B name ranks #621 for boys and #765 for girls.

Casey or Case

• Name meaning: Vigilant or brave.
• Popularity: Casey ranks #446 for boys and hasn’t ranked for girls since 2019. Case ranks #632.

Dallas

• Name meaning: Skilled. A city in northern Texas.
• Popularity: This D name ranks #270 for boys and #635 for girls.

Darcy

• Name meaning: Dark one.
• Popularity: This old Irish baby name isn’t ranking for either gender.

Devin or Devon

• Name meaning: Fawn. Poet. Divine. County in South West England.
• Popularity: Devin ranks #389 and Devon is #781. Devon hasn’t ranked for girls since 2005.

Fallon

• Name meaning: Descended from a ruler.
• Popularity: This F name isn’t ranking for boys and ranks #725 for girls.

Finley or Finnley

• Name meaning: Fair-haired hero.
• Popularity: For boys, Finley ranks #265 and Finnley is #593. For girls, Finley ranks #211.

Ireland

• Name meaning: A country in Western Europe.
• Popularity: This very Irish I name isn’t ranking for either gender. It last ranked for girls in 2015.

Kennedy

• Name meaning: Helmeted chief.
• Popularity: This presidential name hasn’t ranked for boys since 2005. It currently ranks #70 for girls.

Kennon or Kennan

• Name meaning: Ancient or distant.
• Popularity: Neither spelling of this K name is ranking for boys or girls.

Kollin or Kollins

• Name meaning: Cub (baby animal) or victory of the people.
• Popularity: Kollin and Kollins aren’t ranking for either gender. For boys, Colin ranks #269 and Collin is #421. For girls, Collins (with an s) ranks #326.

Lennon

• Name meaning: Lover, blackbird, cloak.
• Popularity: This L name ranks #670 for boys and #236 for girls.

Murphy

• Name meaning: Sea warrior.
• Popularity: For boys, this M name last ranked in 2020. It currently ranks #716 for girls.

Quinn

• Name meaning: Descendant of Conn.
• Popularity: This one-syllable name ranks #405 for boys and #80 for girls.

Reagan

• Name meaning: Little king.
• Popularity: This name hasn’t ranked for boys since 2017. It currently ranks #126 for girls.

Riley

• Name meaning: Wood clearing or courageous.
• Popularity: Riley ranks #246 for boys and #37 for girls.

Rory

• Name meaning: Red king.
• Popularity: Rory ranks #295 for boys and #396 for girls.

Rylan or Ryland

• Name meaning: Island meadow or rye land.
• Popularity: For boys, Rylan ranks #338 and Ryland is #566. For girls, Rylan ranks #950 and Ryland isn’t ranking.

Teagan

• Name meaning: Little poet.
• Popularity: This T name hasn’t ranked for boys since 2014. It currently ranks #254 for girls.

Trace

• Name meaning: Fighter. Superior. Also a location name.
• Popularity: Trace ranks #738 for boys and isn’t ranking for girls.

Wylie

• Name meaning: Clever.
• Popularity: This W name isn’t ranking for either gender.

If you like these gender-neutral Irish first names you’ll also like this huge list of cool nonbinary names.

Unique Irish boy names

The following Irish names for boys are unique but not obscure. All of them are ranking in the top 1000.

Cullen

• Name meaning: Holly tree. (This name makes me think of Twilight).
• Popularity: #742

Darren

• Name meaning: Little great one.
• Popularity: #804

Donovan

• Name meaning: Brown-haired man.
• Popularity: #423

Flynn

• Name meaning: Child of the red-haired one.
• Popularity: #652

Grady

• Name meaning: Noble.
• Popularity: #428

Kian or Kiaan

• Name meaning: Ancient or distant.
• Popularity: Kian ranks #453 and Kiaan ranks #752.

Kieran

• Name meaning: Little dark one.
• Popularity: #517

Killian or Kylian

• Name meaning: Might mean bright-headed, little church, strife, or war.
• Popularity: Killian ranks #347 and Kylian is #779. Cillian ranks #743.

Mack or Mac

• Name meaning: Son of.
• Popularity: Mack ranks #470 and Mac is #673.

McCoy

• Name meaning: Fire.
• Popularity: #818

Rohan

• Name meaning: Several possible meanings including red-haired, spiritual, and accompanying dew.
• Popularity: #797

If you like these unique Irish boy names you might also like this list of 3-syllable names.

Unusual Irish boy names

These badass Irish boy names aren’t ones you hear every day. That said, they’re not too far out there and definitely suitable for a modern little dude.

Blaine

• Name meaning: Slender.
• Popularity: #986

Brecken

• Name meaning: Freckled.
• Popularity: #922

Brennan

• Name meaning: Raven, sorrow, drop, or brave.
• Popularity: #871

Dublin

• Name meaning: The capital of Ireland.
• Popularity: This Irish boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Farley

• Name meaning: Fern clearing.
• Popularity: This Irish name isn’t ranking for either gender.

Hamilton

• Name meaning: Treeless hill or crooked hill.
• Popularity: This boys’ H name isn’t ranking.

Nile or Niall or Niles

• Name meaning: Champion. The longest river in Africa.
• Popularity: None of these Irish N names are ranking.

Oren or Orin or Orrin

• Name meaning: Ash or pine tree. Little pale green one.
• Popularity: This boys’ O name isn’t ranking.

If you like these unusual Irish boy names you might also like this list of hippie names.

Timeless Irish baby boy names

The following Irish names for boys don’t tend to evoke any particular decade, making them timeless. They’ve been around forever, and as you’ll see, they continue to rank in the top 1000 today.

Brendan or Brendon

• Name meaning: Prince.
• Popularity: Brendan ranks #761 and Brendon hasn’t ranked since 2013.

Brett

• Name meaning: From Brittany, France.
• Popularity: #923

Bryan or Brian

• Name meaning: Noble, virtuous, strong.
• Popularity: Bryan ranks #285 and Brian is #288.

Cedric

• Name meaning: Love one. War chief.
• Popularity: #970

Colin or Collin

• Name meaning: Cub (baby animal) or victory of the people.
• Popularity: Colin ranks #269 and Collin is #421.

Corey or Cory

• Name meaning: In a hollow. (A hollow is a narrow area of low land between mountains).
• Popularity: Corey ranks #553 and Cory is #985.

Desmond

• Name meaning: From South Munster, Ireland.
• Popularity: #355

Garrett

• Name meaning: Irish version of Gerard, meaning spear strength.
• Popularity: #402

Kenneth

• Name meaning: Fire-born. Handsome.
• Popularity: #258

Ryan

• Name meaning: Little king.
• Popularity: Ryan ranks #66 for boys and #495 for girls.  FYI: Ryan currently ranks #35 in Ireland.

Sean or Shawn

• Name meaning: Irish version of John, meaning graced by God.
• Popularity: Sean ranks #363 and Shawn is #508.  FYI: Seán currently ranks #16 in Ireland.

Shane

• Name meaning: Graced by God.
• Popularity: #493

Trevor

• Name meaning: From the large village.
• Popularity: #459

If you like these timeless Irish boys’ names you may also like this list of southern names.

Rare Irish boy names

If you’re looking for Irish boys’ names that no one else has, this list is for you!

Cambridge

• Name meaning: A city near Boston and also in England.
• Popularity: This Irish boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Channing

• Name meaning: Young wolf or church official.
• Popularity: This Irish name hasn’t ranked since 2017.

Cillian

• Name meaning: Might mean bright-headed, little church, strife, or war.
• Popularity: #743  FYI: Cillian currently ranks #9 in Ireland!

Conan

• Name meaning: Little wolf.
• Popularity: This male Irish name isn’t ranking.

Curran

• Name meaning: An Irish surname.
• Popularity: #543

Elvis

• Name meaning: True meaning and origin unknown. Might mean white, world, land, rock, living, or all-wise.
• Popularity: This Irish E name hasn’t ranked since 2011.

Ferris

• Name meaning: Iron.
• Popularity: This Irish boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Gannon

• Name meaning: White or fair.
• Popularity: This G name last ranked in 2018.

Garren

• Name meaning: Guardian.
• Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Gulliver

• Name meaning: Greedy person.
• Popularity: This Irish boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Keane

• Name meaning: Ancient or distant.
• Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Keenan or Kenan

• Name meaning: Ancient or distant.
• Popularity: Keenan ranks #994 and Kenan isn’t ranking.

Vance

• Name meaning: From the marsh.
• Popularity: #943

If you like these rare Irish boy names you might also like this list of space names.

Irish surnames that make great first names

Last names as first names are super popular right now (think Jackson, Kennedy, and Carter). Here are some cool surnames that would make great Irish baby names.

Broderick

• Name meaning: Either means brother or is a family name.
• Popularity: This Irish name last ranked in 2014.

Bryant

• Name meaning: Noble, virtuous, strong.
• Popularity: #795

Callahan

• Name meaning: Bright-headed or lover of churches.
• Popularity: #659

Carlin

• Name meaning: Little champion.
• Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Clancy

• Name meaning: Son of the red warrior.
• Popularity: This Irish boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Coleman

• Name meaning: Burner of charcoal.
• Popularity: This name last ranked in 2018.

Conway

• Name meaning: Might mean chief of the water.
• Popularity: This Irish boy name isn’t ranking.

Crosby

• Name meaning: Settlement with crosses.
• Popularity: #932

Doyle

• Name meaning: Dark-haired stranger.
• Popularity: This male Irish name isn’t ranking.

Farrell

• Name meaning: Man of valor.
• Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Foley

• Name meaning: Plunderer (looter).
• Popularity: This Irish baby boy name isn’t ranking.

Frazier or Fraser

• Name meaning: Unknown meaning.
• Popularity: Neither spelling of this Irish boys’ name is ranking.

Heston

• Name meaning: Brushwood settlement.
• Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Hogan

• Name meaning: Young warrior.
• Popularity: This Irish boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Holmes

• Name meaning: Might mean someone who lives next to a holly tree.
• Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Lachlan or Lochlan

• Name meaning: War-like. Lake land.
• Popularity: Lachlan ranks #724 and Lochlan is #790.

Macallister

• Name meaning: Son of Alasdair.
• Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Morris

• Name meaning: Several possible meanings, such as of the marsh.
• Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Sullivan

• Name meaning: Little dark-eyed one.
• Popularity: #373

Tierney

• Name meaning: Lord.
• Popularity: This Irish baby name isn’t ranking for either gender.

Tobin

• Name meaning: (A habitational name).
• Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.

Warren

• Name meaning: A network of rabbit burrows.
• Popularity: #345

Wright

• Name meaning: Craftsman.
• Popularity: This Irish baby name isn’t ranking.

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​Irish names for boys that are past their prime

Even though the following Irish male names are ranking in the top 1000, I personally think they’ve seen better days.

Alan or Allen or Allan

• Name meaning: Many possible meanings including rock, handsome, cheerful, fox, deer, etc.
• Popularity: The A name Alan ranks #197, Allen is #529, and Allan is #836.

Arthur

• Name meaning: Bear-like.
• Popularity: #155

Gerald

• Name meaning: Spear king.
• Popularity: #954

Kevin

• Name meaning: Of noble birth. Handsome.
• Popularity: #182

Neil

• Name meaning: Several possible meanings such as cloud, passionate, victory, honor, or champion.
• Popularity: #719

Oscar

• Name meaning: Friend of deer.
• Popularity: #226  FYI: Oscar currently ranks #30 in Ireland!

Of course, if any of these male Irish names appeal to you, forget what I think and go with what you like!

Common Irish names in Ireland

If you’re looking for authentic old Irish names check out these monikers that are currently popular in Ireland.

As you’ll see, they look and feel very Irish. For better or for worse, they’ll stand out in a sea of names in the United States.

TIP: If you prefer boys’ names that are intuitive for Americans to pronounce, click here to jump ahead to the next batch of names.

Caelan

• Name meaning: Slender. Pronounced “KAY-lan”.
• Popularity: This Irish name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but is #104 in Ireland.

Cathal

• Name meaning: Battle ruler. Pronounced “KA-hal”.
• Popularity: This Irish boy name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but is #89 in Ireland.

Cian

• Name meaning: Ancient. Pronounced “KEE-en”.
• Popularity: This Irish baby name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but is #23 in Ireland.

Conall

• Name meaning: Strong wolf. Pronounced “KAHN-al”.
• Popularity: This Irish boys’ name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but is #101 in Ireland.

Cormac

• Name meaning: Chariot driver. Raven.
• Popularity: This Irish baby boy name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but is #150 in Ireland.

Daithí

• Name meaning: Irish variation of David, meaning beloved. Pronounced “DAH-hee”.
• Popularity: This male Irish name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but is #78 in Ireland.

Darragh

• Name meaning: Oaktree. Pronounced “DA-rah”.
• Popularity: This Irish boy name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but is #17 in Ireland.

Donagh

• Name meaning: Brown-haired warrior. Pronounced “DOH-na”.
• Popularity: This male Irish baby name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but is #141 in Ireland.

Donnacha

• Name meaning: Brown-haired warrior. Pronounced “done-acka”.
• Popularity: This Irish name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but is #53 in Ireland.

Eoghan

• Name meaning: Noble born. Pronounced “owen”.
• Popularity: This name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but is #102 in Ireland.

Eoin

• Name meaning: God is gracious. Pronounced “o-wen”.
• Popularity: This Irish boy name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but is #83 in Ireland.

Fionn

• Name meaning: White or fair. Pronounced “Finn”.
• Popularity: This name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but is #14 in Ireland.

Iarlaith

• Name meaning: Leader. Prince.
• Popularity: This Irish name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but is #113 in Ireland.

Lorcan

• Name meaning: Little fierce one.
• Popularity: This name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but is #137 in Ireland.

Odhran

• Name meaning: Ash or pine tree. Little pale green one. Pronounced “O-rawn”.
• Popularity: This Irish boy name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but is #81 in Ireland.

Oisín

• Name meaning: Young deer. Known as the greatest poet of Ireland. Pronounced “USH-een”.
• Popularity: This baby name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but is #12 in Ireland.

Páidí

• Name meaning: Diminutive of Patrick, meaning nobleman or ruler.
• Popularity: This P name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but is #78 in Ireland.

Rían

• Name meaning: Little king. Pronounced “REE-un”.
• Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but is #5 in Ireland.

Ruairí

• Name meaning: Red king. Pronounced “rory”.
• Popularity: This male name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but is #126 in Ireland.

Senan

• Name meaning: Old and wise. Pronounced “she-NAWN”.
• Popularity: This S name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but is #56 in Ireland.

Tadhg

• Name meaning: Poet. Pronounced “ti-gue”.
• Popularity: This Irish boy name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but is #10 in Ireland.

Tiernan

• Name meaning: Little lord.
• Popularity: This baby name isn’t ranking in the U.S. but is #92 in Ireland.

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Bonus List: Popular names in Ireland that *aren’t* actually Irish

Here are a bunch of boys’ names that are currently popular in Ireland but originate from other parts of the world.

Aaron

• Name meaning: Exalted. Strong. Teacher. Mountain of strength.
• Popularity: Aaron ranks #65 and Aron is #734. This Hebrew name ranks #42 in Ireland.

Adam

• Name meaning: Son of the red earth.
• Popularity: #104  This Hebrew name ranks #22 in Ireland.

Alexander or Alex

• Name meaning: Defender.
• Popularity: Alexander ranks #13 and Alex is #194. These Greek names rank #43 and #21 in Ireland, respectively.

Related: Middle Names for Alex

Ben

• Name meaning: Son of my right hand.
• Popularity: Benjamin ranks #7 and Ben is #763.  This Hebrew name ranks #32 in Ireland.

Callum

• Name meaning: Dove.
• Popularity: Callum ranks #273 and Calum is #838.  This Scottish boys’ name ranks #39 in Ireland.

Charlie

• Name meaning: Free person.
• Popularity: Charles ranks #50 and Charlie is #189.  This French + German boys’ name ranks #7 in Ireland.

Daniel

• Name meaning: God is my judge.
• Popularity: Daniel ranks #16 and Danny is #556.  This Hebrew name ranks #8 in Ireland.

Dylan

• Name meaning: Son of the sea.
• Popularity: Dylan ranks #44, Dillon ranks #669, and Dilan is #869. Dylan ranks #567 for girls.  This Welsh name ranks #26 in Ireland.

Ethan

• Name meaning: Long-lived, strong, firm.
• Popularity: Ethan ranks #20 and Eithan is #847.  This Hebrew name ranks #50 in Ireland.

Harry

• Name meaning: Variation of Henry, meaning estate ruler.
• Popularity: #722  This royal English name ranks #20 in Ireland.

Jack

• Name meaning: God is gracious.
• Popularity: #11  This English name ranks #1 in Ireland.

Jamie

• Name meaning: Supplanter
• Popularity: For boys, Jaime ranks #616 and Jamie is #624. For girls, Jamie ranks #698.  This Scottish/Hebrew name ranks #27 in Ireland.

Jake

• Name meaning: Short for Jacob, meaning to follow or supplanter.
• Popularity: #335  This Hebrew name ranks #44 in Ireland.

James

• Name meaning: One who follows.
• Popularity: James ranks #5 and Jimmy is #758.  This Hebrew name ranks #3 in Ireland.

John

• Name meaning: Graced by God.
• Popularity: John ranks #27, Jon is #843, and Johnny is #436.  This Hebrew name ranks #28 in Ireland.

Leo

• Name meaning: Lion.
• Popularity: #31  This Latin name ranks #29 in Ireland.

Luke

• Name meaning: Man from Lucania, a historical region of Southern Italy.
• Popularity: #32  This Greek or Italian boys’ name ranks #18 in Ireland.

Mason

• Name meaning: One who works with stone.
• Popularity: Mason ranks #18 and Maison last ranked in 2020.  This Welsh name ranks #46 in Ireland.

Matthew

• Name meaning: Gift of God.
• Popularity: Matthew ranks #36 and Mathew is #784.  This Hebrew name ranks #37 in Ireland.

Max

• Name meaning: The greatest.
• Popularity: #159  This Latin name ranks #37 in Ireland.

Michael

• Name meaning: Who is like God.
• Popularity: #17  This Hebrew name ranks #11 in Ireland.

Noah

• Name meaning: Motion. Or rest.
• Popularity: For boys, Noah ranks #2. For girls, Noah ranks #692 and Noa is #330.  This Hebrew name also ranks #2 in Ireland.

Oliver

• Name meaning: Olive tree.
• Popularity: #3  This French/English name ranks #25 in Ireland.

Patrick

• Name meaning: Nobleman or ruler.
• Popularity: #214  This Latin name ranks #19 in Ireland.

Theo

• Name meaning: God-given. Divine gift.
• Popularity: Theodore ranks #10 and Theo is #142.  This Greek name ranks #24 in Ireland.

Related: Middle Names for Theo

Thomas

• Name meaning: Twin.
• Popularity: Thomas ranks #46 and Tommy is #729.  This Aramaic name ranks #15 in Ireland.

Hopefully, you’ve found a few lead contenders on this list of Irish names for boys, or at least come away with some baby name inspiration.

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Final thoughts on Irish boy names

Perhaps you’re looking to honor your Irish heritage…

Or you’ve got an Irish theme for your kids’ names…

Or maybe you just happen to like anything and everything Irish! (Totally valid, btw).

No matter your motivation, thankfully, Irish names for boys are abundant!

I was actually stunned to see how many Irish names are popular for baby boys in the United States. (There are far fewer “mainstream” options for girls.)

It’s notable that the #1 most popular boys’ name in the U.S.—Liam—is of Irish origin.

Here are the most popular (in America) Irish names in rank order:

#1  Liam
#26  Aiden
#60  Nolan
#66  Ryan
#97  Connor
#98  Carson

Whether you choose to go with a moniker that’s popular or more obscure, all of the names on this enormous list of Irish boy names are solid!

Congratulations and good luck choosing the perfect name for your little lad!

Irish Boy Names