225+ Irish Boy Names (with Meanings)

The use of O-prefixes could create the next wave of Irish-inflected names, offering an innovative way of honoring a relative with the old-fashioned moniker Brian. On Downton Abbey, the surname O'Brien was heard so often, it began to seem like a first.

Has a decidedly Roman Catholic feel, thanks to the bishop.

Too close to baloney.

Pathalan is a rare Irish name derived from the somewhat-less-rare Bartholomew. Nearly 30 baby boys were named Bartholomew in the US last year, but none were named Parthalan.

Magee has a broad and bouncy appeal for the sons of anyone from Adam to Zachary.

Patsy has been rarely heard for half a century, for either gender, and we're not expecting that to change in the near future..

This Irish surname-name certainly feels brighter and fresher than the English equivalent, Clark.

Kesey is a possible literary hero name honoring Merry Prankster Ken Kesey, whose characters flew over the cuckoo's nest. Kesey rhymes with easy.

Friendly, cheerful Irish name that originated as a nickname for a redhead. Potential problem: reminiscent of the Spanish custard.