Would you like to give your baby boy a name reflective of your Irish roots? In this article, I've 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 name's meaning, and, when applicable, the Anglo-Saxon version of the name.

Adhamh - Gaelic for Adam; "red earth, ruddy”

Aidan - "the little fiery one”

Ailín - Gaelic for Alan, Allen; "noble”

Aindréas - Gaelic for Andrew; "manly, valiant, courageous”

Áron - Gaelic for Aaron; "shining light, messenger”

Breandan - Gaelic for Brendan; "prince”

Caoimhín - Gaelic for Kevin; "handsome”

Concobhar - Gaelic for Conor/Connor; "a strong will”

Cormac - "lad of the chariot”

Dainéal - Gaelic for Daniel; "oak”

Dáivi - 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”

Micheál - Gaelic for Michael; "who is like God”

Pádraig - Gaelic for Patrick; "noble, well-born”

Roibeárd - Gaelic for Robert; "bright, famous”

Ruairí - Gaelic for Rory; "the red king”

Séamus - Gaelic for James; "the supplanter”

Seán - Gaelic for John; "God is gracious”

Steafán - 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.