What origin is the name Kelleher?

Kelleher comes from Irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Kelleher?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Kelleher — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Kelleher

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kelleher

Kelleher

Boy

Irish

3 syllables

Kelleher is an Irish boy's name meaning "Loving husband.".

Parents who choose Kelleher pick a boy name from the Irish tradition, meaning "Loving husband.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Loving husband.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Kelleher

What does Kelleher mean?

Kelleher is a boy name of Irish origin meaning "Loving husband.".

How popular is Kelleher?

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