13 Super Dapper Irish Names for Boys
Ah, the luck of the Irish. What mom wouldn’t want to pass that along to her son? That’s why we’ve pulled together the cutest of the cute Irish baby names for boys. Take your pick (then keep your choice on the DL with your friends). From Liam to Quinn and Davin and Niall, your little boy will be melting hearts wherever he goes.
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1. Eamon
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Eamon (pronounced “aim-on”) translates to “guardian of the riches.” Safe to say, he’ll always protect the people and things that are important to him.
2. Colm
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Colm takes inspiration from Saint Columba, who was known to be a great scholar. (He got most of his ideas while chewing on toys, we’re pretty sure.)
3. Liam
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The Irish form of William, Liam means “strong protector.” Definitely someone you want in your corner.
4. Quinn
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Quinn is a moniker quite common in the Irish countryside. It means “intelligent.”
5. Art
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The Irish baby boy name Art translates to “bear.” Seriously, just watch his reaction if you put him to bed without his lovey.
6. Dillon
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The Irish take on Dylan, this name means “loyal,” “faithful” and “flash of lightning.” (No pressure, baby.)
7. Ennis
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Looking for a name that represents independence? Try Ennis. It means “island” and we’re sure your baby will have no problem being out there, doing his own thing.
8. Davin
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Gavin is an Irish baby name for boys that translates to “little deer.” And it rhymes with Gavin, in case you were wondering.
9. Niall
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“Passionate” and “vehement” describe baby Niall, who is sure to pursue every dream and goal with admirable persistence and conviction.
10. Reilly
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Reilly is a gender-neutral Irish baby name meaning “courageous, valiant,” coming from the traditional Irish last name, O’Raghallaigh.
11. Conan
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Conan means “swift-footed warrior” and, if we had to guess, has an affinity for telling jokes.
12. Sean
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The Irish version of the French Jean and Hebrew John, Sean translates to “God is gracious” and is alternatively spelled Shaun or Shawn.
13. Rowan
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For the baby with a fiery personality (or maybe just a mop of red hair). Rowan literally means “red-haired” and is perfect for a little firecracker.
