Trendy & Modern Gaelic Baby Boy Names for Your Newborn
Choosing a name for your newborn is a beautiful journey, and finding the perfect one can be a meaningful experience. For Gaelic parents, baby boy names often hold deep significance, reflecting values of faith, wisdom, and tradition. In 2025, the trend is all about modern names that carry traditional Gaelic meanings while sounding fresh and unique.
If you’re looking for a trendy and meaningful name, options like Abboid (meaning ‘Abbey father.’), Bacstair (meaning ‘Baker.’), and Caelan (meaning ‘Contemporary variant of Cailean 'Child.'.’) are perfect choices. These names offer a blend of modern appeal with spiritual depth, making them ideal for today’s parents..
For those seeking more traditional yet modern-sounding names, Dacey, Eachann, and Fagen are timeless options that never go out of style. These names are inspired by Gaelic history, prophets, and virtues, providing a strong cultural connection.
Explore this collection of trendy and modern Gaelic baby boy names to find the one that resonates with your faith and family values. Give your child a name that’s not only meaningful but also stands out in today’s world.
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Genger | Numerology |
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| Abboid | Abbey father. | Boy | 6 | |
| Adair | Noble, exalted, oak-tree ford | Boy | 6 | |
| Adhamh | Gaelic form of Adam. | Boy | 8 | |
| Aherin | Owns many horses. | Boy | 1 | |
| Bacstair | Baker. | Boy | 1 | |
| Bailefour | From the pasture land. | Boy | 8 | |
| Baillidh | Steward. | Boy | 3 | |
| Bainbridge | Lives by the bridge over the stream. | Boy | 8 | |
| Caelan | Contemporary variant of Cailean 'Child.'. | Boy | 9 | |
| Cailan | Child | Boy | 4 | |
| Cailean | Young dog, or child. Scottish Gaelic. | Boy | 9 | |
| Cailen | Child. | Boy | 8 | |
| Dacey | Southerner. | Boy | 2 | |
| Dacia | Variant of Dacey: From the south. | Boy | 9 | |
| Dacian | Variant of Dacey: From the south. | Boy | 5 | |
| Dacy | Southerner. | Boy | 6 | |
| Eachann | Steadfast. | Boy | 1 | |
| Eachthighearn | Horse lord. | Boy | 8 | |
| Ealadhach | Genius. | Boy | 7 | |
| Ealuvig | Ruler of the home. | Boy | 5 | |
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| Fagen | Ardent. | Boy | 6 | |
| Fagin | Ardent. | Boy | 1 | |
| Faodhagan | Ardent. | Boy | 3 | |
| Farquhar | Very dear. | Boy | 9 | |
| Gabhan | Gaelic form of Gavin. | Boy | 6 | |
| Gaelan | Tranquil. | Boy | 4 | |
| Gaelbhan | Sparrow or white. | Boy | 5 | |
| Gair | Short. | Boy | 8 | |
| Hagan | Young. | Boy | 4 | |
| Hogan | Young. | Boy | 9 | |
| Hurlee | Tide. | Boy | 6 | |
| Hurley | Tide. | Boy | 8 | |
| Iain | God's gracious gift | Boy | 6 | |
| Irving | Handsome. | Boy | 7 | |
| Kade | From the wetlands. | Boy | 3 | |
| Kael | Slender, fair. Form of Caelan. | Boy | 2 | |
| Kaelan | Slender, fair. Form of Caelan. | Boy | 8 | |
| Kaelin | Slender, fair. Form of Caelan. | Boy | 7 | |
| Labhruinn | Laurel. | Boy | 9 | |
| Lamont | Man of law. | Boy | 3 | |
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| Lamonte | Man of law. | Boy | 8 | |
| Lawler | Softspoken | Boy | 8 | |
| Mac | Son of. Scottish and Irish surname prefix sometimes used as a given name or nickname. Mack: (Scottish) Ancient Scottish given name. | Boy | 8 | |
| Mac | Son of Adam. | Boy | 7 | |
| Mac | Son of the handsome man. | Boy | 5 | |
| Mac | Son of Alasdair. | Boy | 1 | |
| Neal | Champion | Boy | 5 | |
| Neall | Champion. | Boy | 8 | |
| Neil | Champion. | Boy | 4 | |
| Nels | Son of Neil. | Boy | 5 | |
| Odharnait | Pale. | Boy | 9 | |
| Odran | Pale. | Boy | 7 | |
| Oran | Pale. | Boy | 3 | |
| Oren | Pale. | Boy | 7 | |
| Padruig | Gaelic form of Patrick. | Boy | 4 | |
| Parlan | Ploughman, farmer | Boy | 8 | |
| Parthalan | Son of the furrows. | Boy | 1 | |
| Peadar | Gaelic form of Peter. | Boy | 9 | |
| Quade | From the Scottish clan name McQuade. | Boy | 3 | |
| Quigley | Distaff. | Boy | 6 | |
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| Quillan | Club | Boy | 5 | |
| Quin | Counsel. Variant of Quinn. | Boy | 7 | |
| Rabhartach | Wealthy. | Boy | 8 | |
| Rafferty | Wealthy. | Boy | 9 | |
| Raghallach | Valiant. | Boy | 8 | |
| Raghnall | Mighty power. | Boy | 1 | |
| Scully | Town crier. | Boy | 2 | |
| Seamus | Form of James. Supplanter. | Boy | 6 | |
| Seorus | Farmer. | Boy | 7 | |
| Seosamh | He shall add. | Boy | 8 | |
| Tadhg | Poet. | Boy | 4 | |
| Taggart | Son of a prelate. | Boy | 2 | |
| Taidhg | Poet. | Boy | 4 | |
| Taithleach | Quiet. | Boy | 6 | |
| Uilleam | Helmeted. | Boy | 1 | |
| Uisdean | Intelligent. | Boy | 1 | |
