Irish Boy Names Starting With D
194 names with meanings and origins.
Looking for a Irish boy's name that starts with D? Here are 194 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. Irish names have Gaelic roots, distinctive spellings and lovely meanings rooted in nature and legend.
Top picks
- Declan — “Full of goodness”
- Darragh — “Oak tree”
- Don — “Dark stranger; world leader; a diminutive of donald, meaning world mighty, or donovan, meaning dark brown. frequently used as a name on its own.abbreviation of any name beginning with don-. in mythology the irish donn was known as king of the underworld; diminutive of donato: present; diminutive of donald: great cheif,”
- Darren — “Great; of celtic origin, meaning great; great. origin uncertain. famous bearer: 1960s husband of samantha in the american television sitcom bewitched”
- Darby — “Free man; deer park, from the surname and place name derby. also without envy”
- Davan — “Davan is a lovely name that is the 'female form of David', offering a classic and cherished connection for your daughter.”
- Drummond — “Of Irish origin, this name describes someone who lives on a hill top or at the ridge of a mountain.”
- Dwayne — “From the wagon maker; song; from an irish surname meaning black or dark. many irish and scottish names have the meaning dark or black”
- Dalon — “Dalon, coming from Dallin, means 'blind.' It’s a distinctive name that you can cherish for its unique sound and heritage for your little one.”
- Danny — “From the name daniel; diminutive of daniel: god is my judge; a diminutive of the hebrew daniel, meaning god has judged, or god is judge, frequently used as an independent name. danny boy is a famous scottish folk song”
Unisex · Irish · “The beloved; large; generation; shines. a welsh diminutive of david, meaning beloved or friend”
Boy · Irish · “This Irish variant of the name David translates to beloved, signifying a person who is deeply cherished.”
Boy · Irish · “This is the Gaelic and Irish form of David. It carries the meaning of beloved and represents a cherished or deeply loved individual.”
Boy · Irish · “Derived from the Irish surname Daly, this name means to gather together or an assembly.”
Boy · Irish · “A short diminutive form of the Irish name Daibhidh. It ultimately shares the same meaning of beloved or dear one.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name that means beloved, or describes a person who is exceptionally quick and agile.”
Boy · Irish · “Daithm is a beloved name, derived from Daibhidh, meaning 'beloved.' It suggests a child who is cherished and deeply loved.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name derived from the word Dallin, which means blind. It has historical roots in Gaelic naming traditions.”
Unisex · Irish · “Dwells by the waterfall; wise; from the waterfall”
Boy · Irish · “Dallen, derived from Dallin, might mean 'blind,' but its gentle sound can inspire a unique connection to understanding and insight for your child.”
Boy · Irish · “Dalon, coming from Dallin, means 'blind.' It’s a distinctive name that you can cherish for its unique sound and heritage for your little one.”
Unisex · Irish · “Small valley; counselor; gather together”
Unisex · Irish · “One who is from denmark; danish, from denmark; a dane; from denmark. dana was the celtic goddess of fertility; variant of daniel: god has judged, or god is judge. the old testament prophet daniel miraculously survived the den of lions”
Boy · Irish · “From the name daniel; diminutive of daniel: god is my judge; a diminutive of the hebrew daniel, meaning god has judged, or god is judge, frequently used as an independent name. danny boy is a famous scottish folk song”
Unisex · Irish · “Dark; feminine variant of daniel god will judge”
Unisex · Irish · “Free man; deer park, from the surname and place name derby. also without envy”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name meaning dark. It serves as a diminutive for Darcy, traditionally referring to the dark-haired one.”
Unisex · Irish · “Darian is a lovely name derived from Darin. It's a simple yet elegant choice, perfect for your precious child.”
Boy · Irish · “Strong; oak-hearted. see also derek; strong, oak-hearted see also derek”
Boy · Irish · “Strong, oak-hearted see also derek; strong; oak-hearted. see also derek”
Boy · Irish · “Great; variant of darren: great; precious present”
Boy · Irish · “Oak tree”
Boy · Irish · “Variant of darren: great; derived from darren, great”
Boy · Irish · “Great; of celtic origin, meaning great; great. origin uncertain. famous bearer: 1960s husband of samantha in the american television sitcom bewitched”
Boy · Irish · “Ruler of the land; strong, oak-hearted see also derek; strong; oak-hearted. see also derek”
Boy · Irish · “Great; variant of darren: great; from the name darren”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish-rooted name derived from Darren, often interpreted as 'great' or 'little rocky hill.' It remains a modern choice with classic phonetic appeal.”
Boy · Irish · “Strong, oak-hearted see also derek; strong; oak-hearted. see also derek”
Boy · Irish · “Strong, oak-hearted see also derek; strong; oak-hearted. see also derek”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name derived from Darcy, meaning the dark one. It often refers to someone with dark hair or a mysterious quality.”
Unisex · Irish · “Davan is a lovely name that is the 'female form of David', offering a classic and cherished connection for your daughter.”
Boy · Irish · “Variant of declan: famous bearer: 6th century irish st. declan”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name meaning red or red-haired, often linked in mythology to the son of Daghda.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name meaning 'man from South Munster', historically identifying someone from the southern region of Ireland.”
Boy · Irish · “Full of goodness”
Unisex · Irish · “An Irish unisex name meaning the enemy's child or referring to someone from the elder tree grove.”
Boy · Irish · “Healthy black man; dark; from the elder tree grove”
Boy · Irish · “Variant of delaney: competitors child; from the river slaney”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish surname and given name meaning proud or haughty. It is historically associated with the 'judges' meadow' in Gaelic tradition.”
Boy · Irish · “Town; scottish village; valley island. derived from a surname and place name. famous bearer: british actor denholm elliott”
Boy · Irish · “This Irish name is the Gaelic form of George, which traditionally means a farmer or one who works the land.”
Boy · Irish · “From the village of danes; deer park, from the surname and place name derby. also without envy”
Boy · Irish · “Free man; derived from dermot, free from jealosy”
Boy · Irish · “A variant of the Irish name Derry, which is used to describe someone with red hair.”
Unisex · Irish · “Red haired; red-head; diminutive of derek: gifted ruler. people ruler. variant of the old german theodoric. famous bearer: derrick was a 17th century hangman at tyhurn, whose name became synonymous with gallows and now refers to a type of crane; red haired; oak grove. surname”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish masculine name meaning 'man from South Munster', shortened from the traditional name Desmond.”
Boy · Irish · “From south munster; one from s muenster; from a surname derived from the irish deas mumhain meaning south munster; from south munster. an irish surname referring to munster: (one of ancient irelands five regions.)”
Boy · Irish · “From south munster. an irish surname referring to munster: (one of ancient irelands five regions.); variant of desmond: from south munster. famous bearer: archbishop desmond tutu (of south africa)”
Unisex · Irish · “Divine; servant; writer of poetry; variant of the english county name devon”
Unisex · Irish · “A unisex Irish name that carries multiple meanings including poet, divine, and perfect servant.”
Boy · Irish · “Derived from the Irish name Devlin, this name means brave. It characterizes a person who shows courage and fierce determination.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish-origin name that describes a person who is exceptionally fierce or brave in character.”
Boy · Irish · “Variant of devin: poet; derived from the english county name devon”
Unisex · Irish · “Poet; divine; servant; variant of devin: poet”
Boy · Irish · “The beloved; variant of david: beloved or friend, from the hebrew. sixth century st david (or dewi) was patron saint of wales”
Boy · Irish · “From south munster. an irish surname referring to munster: (one of ancient irelands five regions.); variant of desmond: from south munster. famous bearer: archbishop desmond tutu (of south africa)”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name meaning a free man or one who is without envy, often associated with legendary heroes.”
Boy · Irish · “A version of the Irish name Diarmuid, meaning a man who is free and lacks envy or jealousy.”
Boy · Irish · “Form of dillon; variant of dylan: oceans son”
Boy · Irish · “Like a lion; faithful; born near the sea”
Boy · Irish · “A variant of the Irish name Dillon. It signifies a person who is loyal and faithful, embodying steadfast reliability.”
Unisex · Irish · “This Irish-origin name is a variation of Dillon. It carries the meaning of loyalty and suggests a devoted character.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name denoting someone who originates from the hill fort.”
Unisex · Irish · “An Irish unisex name meaning from the grove or referring to an oak wood; it is also associated with the name Ann.”
Unisex · Irish · “Stranger; derived from two celtic words meaning world mighty; variant of dolaidh: world ruler; rules the world”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name that translates to dark stranger or ruler of all. It is a traditional Gaelic form often associated with leadership.”
Boy · Irish · “Dark stranger; world leader; a diminutive of donald, meaning world mighty, or donovan, meaning dark brown. frequently used as a name on its own.abbreviation of any name beginning with don-. in mythology the irish donn was known as king of the underworld; diminutive of donato: present; diminutive of donald: great cheif,”
Boy · Irish · “This Irish name and surname refers to a dark warrior, blending military strength with a mysterious quality.”
Boy · Irish · “Stranger; world leader; variant of donald: from the gaelic domhnall, meaning world mighty. famous bearer: walt disneys cartoon character donald duck; variant of donald great chief”
Unisex · Irish · “Dark stranger; world leader; from the gaelic domhnall, meaning world mighty. famous bearer: walt disneys cartoon character donald duck; great cheif, world mighty. from the gaelic domhnall. the name donald has been borne by a number of early scottish kings. famous bearers: billionaire donald trump; actor donald sutherla”
Boy · Irish · “Stranger; given; diminutive of donato: present”
Boy · Irish · “Derived from the Irish surname O Donndubhain, this name refers to a brown-haired chieftain or a dark-complexioned leader.”
Boy · Irish · “A variant of the Irish name Donovan, it characterizes a chieftain with brown hair or dark features.”
Boy · Irish · “Strong fighter; dark warrior; brown warrior”
Boy · Irish · “World leader; variant of donald great chief”
Boy · Irish · “Derived from donald great chief; variant of donald great chief”
Boy · Irish · “Rooted in Irish heritage, this name translates to a brave, dark man or a courageous descendant of Donghal.”
Boy · Irish · “World leader; diminutive of donald: from the gaelic domhnall, meaning world mighty. also a form of donn. in mythology the irish donn was known as king of the underworld; form of donn. in mythology the irish donn was known as king of the underworld; diminutive of donald: great cheif, world mighty”
Boy · Irish · “Derived from the Irish name Donagh, this name translates to brown warrior, signifying strength and heritage.”
Boy · Irish · “This Irish name is a variation of Donagh, meaning a warrior with brown hair or a brown-skinned fighter.”
Boy · Irish · “This Irish name translates to a strong fighter or a dark-haired warrior.”
Boy · Irish · “Derived from the Irish name Donovan, which translates to dark or dark-haired. It refers to a person with a dark complexion.”
Boy · Irish · “A variation of the Irish name Donovan. It means dark-colored or dark-haired, often used to describe physical appearance.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name derived from Dugan, which describes a person with a swarthy or dark complexion.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name that translates to a dark or brown-haired hero, often used as a traditional surname.”
Boy · Irish · “A masculine name of Irish origin. It means a stranger or an exile, and is a variant of the name Dorran.”
Boy · Irish · “Of Irish origin, this name describes a person who comes from the area of a sand hill or a dune.”
Unisex · Irish · “From the name douglas; diminutive of douglas: dark water. in the seventeenth century, this name was as popular for girls as for boys; diminutive of douglas: from the gaelic dubhglas meaning dark water, dark stream, or from the dark river”
Boy · Irish · “This Irish name is a variant of Dugan, meaning dark-skinned or swarthy.”
Boy · Irish · “A spelling variant of the Irish name Dugan, signifying a person with a swarthy appearance.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish surname used as a first name, historically derived from Doherty and associated with the word wicked.”
Boy · Irish · “Of Irish origin, this name describes a person who dwells by the dark stream, derived from the Gaelic words for dark and water.”
Unisex · Irish · “Dwells by the dark stream; dark water. in the seventeenth century, this name was as popular for girls as for boys; flowing from the dark river; from the gaelic dubhglas meaning dark water, dark stream, or from the dark river. the scottish douglas clan had two historical branches: (black douglases and red douglases.) th”
Boy · Irish · “From the name douglas; variant of douglas: dark water. in the seventeenth century, this name was as popular for girls as for boys; from the dark river. the scottish douglas clan had two historical branches: (black douglases and red douglases.) the lords of these clans figure in sir walter scotts novels”
Boy · Irish · “This Irish name means dark stranger or dark foreigner. It was originally used to describe Norse settlers in Ireland.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name meaning sight. In Celtic mythology, Drem was known as the son of Dremidydd and possessed extraordinary vision.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name meaning wise or a wise man. It is historically linked to the Druids and may also mean son of Drew.”
Boy · Irish · “Drudwyn refers to 'mythical Mabon's dog,' connecting to ancient tales and loyal companionship. A unique name with a touch of legend.”
Boy · Irish · “Of Irish origin, this name describes someone who lives on a hill top or at the ridge of a mountain.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name that can refer to a small dark one, a song, or a wagon maker.”
Boy · Irish · “Dark. many irish and scottish names have the meaning dark or black; prosperous guardian variation of edward”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish male name meaning black or black-haired, often used as a descriptive epithet in Gaelic.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name meaning 'dark stranger'. Historically, it was used to describe a stranger with dark hair, often referring to Danish Vikings.”
Boy · Irish · “Dark water; black and gray; from the darkwater”
Boy · Irish · “A unisex Irish name that historically refers to someone with dark or black skin and hair.”
Boy · Irish · “Variant of duff: dark-skinned; derived from duff, dark-skinned”
Unisex · Irish · “Dark skinned; dark faced; variant of duff: dark-skinned”
Boy · Irish · “Dark stranger; variant of dougal: from the gaelic dubhgall, meaning dark stranger. daugal was the nickname the irish gave to the vikings”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish surname used as a given name, meaning dark-skinned or dark-colored. It is derived from the Gaelic word for black.”
Boy · Irish · “Derived from the Irish name Dubhglas, this name literally translates to 'black and gray.'”
Boy · Irish · “This name has Irish and English roots, historically describing a dark-skinned fighter or one from the dark homestead. It implies resilience and grit.”
Boy · Irish · “Dunley is a lovely name, signifying 'from the hill meadow'. It suggests a connection to serene, elevated natural spaces and gentle beauty.”
Boy · Irish · “From the wagon maker; song; from an irish surname meaning black or dark. many irish and scottish names have the meaning dark or black”
Boy · Irish · “Southerner.”
Boy · Irish · “Black-haired.”
Boy · Irish · “Black-haired.”
Unisex · Irish · “From the valley”
Boy · Irish · “Black-haired.”
Boy · Irish · “Quick and agile.”
Boy · Irish · “Dearly loved.”
Boy · Irish · “Servant.”
Boy · Irish · “Ancient irish.”
Boy · Irish · “Wise.”
Unisex · Irish · “Dark.”
Unisex · Irish · “Dark.”
Unisex · Irish · “Dark.”
Boy · Irish · “Great.”
Boy · Irish · “Red-haired.”
Boy · Irish · “Wealthy.”
Boy · Irish · “Wealthy.”
Unisex · Irish · “Great.”
Boy · Irish · “Dark.”
Boy · Irish · “Name of a saint.”
Boy · Irish · “Great.”
Boy · Irish · “Southerner.”
Boy · Irish · “Black-haired.”
Unisex · Irish · “Dark challenger (variant of Delaney)”
Boy · Irish · “Exile.”
Boy · Irish · “Free man.”
Boy · Irish · “Free man.”
Boy · Irish · “Bard.”
Boy · Irish · “Fierce.”
Boy · Irish · “Misfortune.”
Boy · Irish · “Misfortune.”
Boy · Irish · “Misfortune.”
Boy · Irish · “Song.”
Boy · Irish · “Free man.”
Boy · Irish · “Free from envy.”
Boy · Irish · “Free from envy.”
Boy · Irish · “Like a lion.”
Boy · Irish · “Faithful.”
Boy · Irish · “Born on sunday.”
Boy · Irish · “Faithful.”
Boy · Irish · “Proud.”
Boy · Irish · “Fierce.”
Boy · Irish · “Wicked.”
Boy · Irish · “Dark haired.”
Boy · Irish · “Brown warrior.”
Boy · Irish · “Strong fighter.”
Boy · Irish · “Stranger.”
Boy · Irish · “Surname.”
Boy · Irish · “Brown-haired warrior”
Boy · Irish · “Brave.”
Boy · Irish · “Brown.”
Boy · Irish · “Strong fighter.”
Boy · Irish · “Stranger.”
Boy · Irish · “Dark stranger.”
Boy · Irish · “Black haired.”
Boy · Irish · “Black.”
Boy · Irish · “Dark stranger.”
Boy · Irish · “Dark stranger.”
Boy · Irish · “Interpreter.”
Boy · Irish · “Interpreter.”
Boy · Irish · “Interpreter.”
Boy · Irish · “Black haired.”
Boy · Irish · “Black.”
Boy · Irish · “Black.”
Boy · Irish · “Dark stranger.”
Boy · Irish · “Dark skinned.”
Boy · Irish · “Dark stranger.”
Boy · Irish · “Dark hero.”
Boy · Irish · “Dark skinned.”
Boy · Irish · “Dark faced.”
Boy · Irish · “Heroic.”
Boy · Irish · “Black.”
Boy · Irish · “Dark stranger.”
Unisex · Irish · “From the fort meadow”
Boy · Irish · “Dark.”
Boy · Irish · “Dark.”
Boy · Irish · “Dark.”
Boy · Irish · “Black.”
Boy · Irish · “Day or constant.”
Boy · Irish · “From dyfed.”
Boy · Irish · “Uniter.”
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