Gaelic names come from the Gaelic languages used historically and currently in Ireland and Scotland. If you’re one of the many Americans who claims Irish or Scottish heritage, you might want to explore names with Gaelic origins.
A popular Gaelic name for boys is Kaden, also spelled Caden or Caiden. Heard less frequently but also popular is Donovan, which means ‘dark-haired leader’ or ‘chief.’ More unusual but still popular are Kade, Ronin, Grady, and Kellan. What do you think, is one of these the name for your baby boy?
If you’re still on the hunt, take a look through the list; there are plenty of Gaelic names to choose from. Or take a look at our list of the top 100 baby boy names currently being used in the United States, from all origins. Keep looking and you’re sure to find a name you love!
| Name | Gender | Origins | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abban | Boy | Irish, Gaelic, Celtic | Meaning of Abban |
| Abboid | Boy | Gaelic, Irish | Meaning of Abboid |
| Abracham | Boy | Irish, Gaelic, Celtic | Meaning of Abracham |
| Aeron | Boy | Gaelic, Celtic, Irish | Meaning of Aeron |
| Aherin | Boy | Gaelic, Irish | Meaning of Aherin |
| Aherne | Boy | Gaelic, Irish | Meaning of Aherne |
| Aidan | Boy | Gaelic, Celtic, Arabic | Meaning of Aidan |
| Aideen | Boy | Gaelic, Celtic, Irish | Meaning of Aideen |
| Ailbe | Boy | Celtic, Gaelic, Irish | Meaning of Ailbe |
| Ailen | Boy | Gaelic, Irish | Meaning of Ailen |
| Aindreas | Boy | Gaelic, Celtic, Irish | Meaning of Aindreas |
| Airdsgainne | Boy | Gaelic, Irish | Meaning of Airdsgainne |
| Aiyden | Boy | Celtic, Irish, Gaelic | Meaning of Aiyden |
| Alai | Boy | Gaelic, Irish | Meaning of Alai |
| Alan | Boy | Celtic, Irish, Gaelic | Meaning of Alan |
| Alasdair | Boy | Irish, Gaelic, Celtic | Meaning of Alasdair |
| Alaster | Boy | Celtic, Irish, Gaelic | Meaning of Alaster |
| Alen | Boy | Celtic, Irish, Gaelic | Meaning of Alen |
| Alfie | Boy | Irish, Gaelic, Celtic | Meaning of Alfie |
| Allan | Boy | Gaelic, Irish, Celtic | Meaning of Allan |
| Allen | Boy | Gaelic, Celtic, Irish | Meaning of Allen |
| Allon | Boy | Celtic, Irish, Gaelic | Meaning of Allon |
| Amhlaoibh | Boy | Irish, Gaelic, Celtic | Meaning of Amhlaoibh |
| Aneurin | Boy | Gaelic, Celtic, Irish | Meaning of Aneurin |
| Angus | Boy | Gaelic, Celtic, Irish | Meaning of Angus |
| Annan | Boy | Gaelic, Celtic, Arabic | Meaning of Annan |
| Aodh | Boy | Gaelic, Celtic, Irish | Meaning of Aodh |
| Aodhagan | Boy | Celtic, Irish, Gaelic | Meaning of Aodhagan |
| Aodhan | Boy | Celtic, Irish, Gaelic | Meaning of Aodhan |
| Aodhhan | Boy | Gaelic, Irish | Meaning of Aodhhan |
| Aonghas | Boy | Gaelic, Celtic, Irish | Meaning of Aonghas |
| Aonghus | Boy | Celtic, Irish, Gaelic | Meaning of Aonghus |
| arce | Boy | Gaelic, Irish | Meaning of arce |
| Artair | Boy | Irish, Gaelic, Celtic | Meaning of Artair |
| Arthek | Boy | Celtic, Irish, Gaelic | Meaning of Arthek |
| Arther | Boy | Irish, Gaelic, Celtic | Meaning of Arther |
| Arturs | Boy | Irish, Gaelic, Celtic | Meaning of Arturs |
| Arzhur | Boy | Celtic, Irish, Gaelic | Meaning of Arzhur |
| Atrus | Boy | Irish, Gaelic, Celtic | Meaning of Atrus |
| Aty | Boy | Gaelic, Celtic, Irish | Meaning of Aty |
| Auther | Boy | Irish, Gaelic, Celtic | Meaning of Auther |
| Author | Boy | Irish, Gaelic, Celtic | Meaning of Author |
| Avon | Boy | Irish, Gaelic, Celtic | Meaning of Avon |
| Aydan | Boy | Celtic, Irish, Gaelic | Meaning of Aydan |
| Aydenn | Boy | Irish, Gaelic, Celtic | Meaning of Aydenn |
| Ayrton | Boy | Irish, Gaelic, Celtic | Meaning of Ayrton |
| Bacstair | Boy | Gaelic, Irish | Meaning of Bacstair |
| Bailefour | Boy | Gaelic, Irish | Meaning of Bailefour |
| Bailey | Boy | Irish, Gaelic, Celtic | Meaning of Bailey |
| Baillidh | Boy | Gaelic, Irish | Meaning of Baillidh |
