Trendy & Modern Irish 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 Irish 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 Irish meanings while sounding fresh and unique.
If you’re looking for a trendy and meaningful name, options like Aaron (meaning ‘Mountain of Strength, Exalted One’), Baetan (meaning ‘Valorous, Galach, Vain’), and Cabe (meaning ‘Rope-maker, A Cape’) 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, Daagduh, Eachan, and Fachnan are timeless options that never go out of style. These names are inspired by Irish history, prophets, and virtues, providing a strong cultural connection.
Explore this collection of trendy and modern Irish 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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| Aaron | Mountain of Strength, Exalted One | Boy | 4 | |
| Aban | Old Arabic Name, Dual of Abu | Boy | 9 | |
| Abban | Abbot, White | Boy | 2 | |
| Abban | Abbot | Boy | 2 | |
| Baetan | Valorous, Galach, Vain | Boy | 7 | |
| Baeth | Vain, Wanton, Reckless | Boy | 9 | |
| Baethan | The One | Boy | 6 | |
| Baethan | Foolish | Boy | 6 | |
| Cabe | Rope-maker, A Cape | Boy | 2 | |
| Cabhan | Hill, Hollow, Grassy | Boy | 2 | |
| Cabra | Poor Land | Boy | 7 | |
| Cacanisius | Son of Nis | Boy | 9 | |
| Daagduh | God of the Earth, Father God | Boy | 1 | |
| Dacey | Adored, Southerner | Boy | 2 | |
| Dacian | Southerner, Of the Nobility | Boy | 5 | |
| Dacio | A Southerner, From Dacia | Boy | 5 | |
| Eachan | Horseman | Boy | 5 | |
| Eachann | Borrowing of Haakon, Steadfast | Boy | 1 | |
| Eachdhonn | Borrowing of Norse Haakon | Boy | 9 | |
| Eadan | Little Fire | Boy | 7 | |
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| Fachnan | Name of a Saint | Boy | 2 | |
| Fachnan | Unknown | Boy | 2 | |
| Fachtna | Malicious, Hostile | Boy | 8 | |
| Faelan | Relates to Wolf | Boy | 3 | |
| Gabhan | White, Little Falcon | Boy | 6 | |
| Gabriel | Christian, God is My Strength | Boy | 9 | |
| Gabulfota | Long Legs | Boy | 4 | |
| Gael | Stranger, Cheerful, Happy | Boy | 7 | |
| Hagan | Strong Defence, Sanctuary | Boy | 4 | |
| Hagan | Youthful | Boy | 4 | |
| Haggan | Youthful One | Boy | 2 | |
| Hailey | Ingenious, Clever | Boy | 6 | |
| Iacob | To Follow, To Succeed, Supplanter | Boy | 3 | |
| Ian | God is Merciful / Gracious | Boy | 6 | |
| Iarbonel | Descendant of Judah | Boy | 4 | |
| Iarla | Tributary Lord | Boy | 5 | |
| Jacksepticeye | Awesome You, Tuber | Boy | 6 | |
| Jacob | Following After, Supplanter | Boy | 4 | |
| James | Following After, Supplanter | Boy | 3 | |
| Jamie | Supplanter, One who Supplants | Boy | 2 | |
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| Kace | Descendant of the Vigilant One | Boy | 2 | |
| Kacey | Brave | Boy | 9 | |
| Kaelan | Slender, Fair, Form of Caelan | Boy | 8 | |
| Kaelen | Mighty Warrior | Boy | 3 | |
| Labhcas | Light | Boy | 1 | |
| Labhraidh | One who Speaks | Boy | 9 | |
| Labhras | Crowned, Laurel | Boy | 7 | |
| Labraid | Speaker | Boy | 2 | |
| Mac | Son of, Taken from Mackenzie | Boy | 8 | |
| Macallister | Son of Alistair | Boy | 5 | |
| Macaodhagain | Fire | Boy | 5 | |
| Macardell | Son of Great Courage | Boy | 6 | |
| Na | Meaningful, God Name | Boy | 6 | |
| Naal | Name of a Saint, Horseshoe | Boy | 1 | |
| Naithi | Nephew of a Tree | Boy | 7 | |
| Najmu | Beautiful, Star, Precious | Boy | 5 | |
| Obrian | Surname | Boy | 5 | |
| Obrien | Surname | Boy | 9 | |
| Ockan | Brown Horse, Horse Lover | Boy | 8 | |
| Ockey | Horseman | Boy | 5 | |
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| Paadrig | Noble | Boy | 2 | |
| Paarick | Nobleman | Boy | 5 | |
| Paarig | Patrician, Noble | Boy | 7 | |
| Paddey | Patrician, Noble | Boy | 1 | |
| Quaid | Leader | Boy | 7 | |
| Quaid | Irish form of Walter | Boy | 7 | |
| Queran | Dark | Boy | 4 | |
| Quigley | Strong or Powerful, Distaff | Boy | 6 | |
| Radhulbh | Wolf Counsellor | Boy | 2 | |
| Radmond | Counsellor Protector | Boy | 6 | |
| Radmund | Red Haired Defender, Counsellor | Boy | 3 | |
| Rafer | Wolf councelor | Boy | 3 | |
| Sadb | Bird Like | Boy | 8 | |
| Saebhreathach | Noble Judge | Boy | 9 | |
| Saerbrethach | Noble Judge | Boy | 9 | |
| Sagragnas | Ruler, Chief | Boy | 6 | |
| Taber | Well | Boy | 1 | |
| Taber | Drummer, Brilliant, Shining | Boy | 1 | |
| Tadc | A Poet | Boy | 1 | |
| Tadg | Poet | Boy | 5 | |
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| Uaid | Form of Walter | Boy | 8 | |
| Uaid | Army general | Boy | 8 | |
| Uailteir | Ruler of the People | Boy | 5 | |
| Uaine | Well Born, Young Warrior | Boy | 5 | |
| Vaughan | Small, Little | Boy | 2 | |
| Ven | Lord Venkateshwara | Boy | 5 | |
| Veon | Sky | Boy | 2 | |
| Victor | Victorious, Conqueror, Winner | Boy | 6 | |
| Wallach | Welshman, From Wales | Boy | 6 | |
| Ward | Bard, Surname, Guardian, Watchman | Boy | 1 | |
| Ward | Watchman | Boy | 1 | |
| Wasal | To Meet, Meeting | Boy | 2 | |
| Yvon | Archer, Yew Tree | Boy | 4 | |
| Ywain | Born to Nobility | Boy | 9 | |
