Would you like to give your baby boy a name reflective of your Irish roots? In this article, Ive listed some of the most popular names for a boy in Ireland, according to the Central Statistics Office of Ireland. For each name appearing below, I have given the Gaelic spelling, the names meaning, and, when applicable, the Anglo-Saxon version of the name.

Adhamh Gaelic for Adam; red earth, ruddy

Aidan the little fiery one

Ailn Gaelic for Alan, Allen; noble

Aindras Gaelic for Andrew; manly, valiant, courageous

ron Gaelic for Aaron; shining light, messenger

Breandan Gaelic for Brendan; prince

Caoimhn Gaelic for Kevin; handsome

Concobhar Gaelic for Conor/Connor; a strong will

Cormac lad of the chariot

Dainal Gaelic for Daniel; oak

Divi Gaelic for David; beloved one

Darragh small great one, riches

Declan name of a 5th century bishop

Dermot free of envy

Donovan dark warrior

Dylan sea god, son of the waves

Fionn white, fair

Liam Gaelic for William; determined guardian

Michel Gaelic for Michael; who is like God

Pdraig Gaelic for Patrick; noble, well-born

Roiberd Gaelic for Robert; bright, famous

Ruair Gaelic for Rory; the red king

Samus Gaelic for James; the supplanter

Sen Gaelic for John; God is gracious

Steafn Gaelic for Stephen; crown

These are just a few of the many Irish names that would be appropriate for a baby boy. If you did not find anything you like here, there are many websites that offer a more extensive list.