Irish Boy Names Starting With K
158 names with meanings and origins.
Looking for a Irish boy's name that starts with K? Here are 158 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
- Kieran — “Little dark one”
- Kealan — “Slender.”
- Kelly — “Warrior; warrior/defender; wood. surname and place name that has only been used as a first name (either gender) in the latter half of the 20th century”
- Kathleen — “Pure, virginal; variant of katherine. pure; variant of catherine: pure, clear. form of the latin katharina, from the greek aikaterina”
- Keen — “A name of Irish origin that refers to wailing or a vocal expression of mourning.”
- Kildare — “Of Irish origin, this name literally refers to someone originating from County Kildare in the eastern part of Ireland.”
- Kayne — “This name of Irish origin means intelligent or a tribute. It is a modern variation of several traditional Gaelic surnames.”
- Kearn — “An Irish name meaning little dark one, traditionally used to describe a person with dark hair or a dark complexion.”
- Keelin — “Of Irish origin, this name translates to slender or comely. It is often used to describe someone who is fair and graceful in appearance.”
- Kelby — “Dark; dark-haired; place by the fountain or spring; place by the flowing water”
Unisex · Irish · “Eagle-eyed; form of the irish name casey; also a creation based on the initials k. c”
Unisex · Irish · “A unisex Irish name meaning from the wetlands or swamp. It has gained usage as a modern name for girls.”
Boy · Irish · “Mighty warrior; slender; fair. form of caelan”
Unisex · Irish · “Slender; fair. form of caelan; slender, fair form of caelan”
Unisex · Irish · “Mighty warrior.”
Unisex · Irish · “Rejoicer; variant of kay and kayla, meaning: keeper of the keys; pure; slender; fair. form of caelan”
Unisex · Irish · “Form of kelly; variant of kay and kayla, meaning: keeper of the keys; pure; slender; fair. form of caelan”
Boy · Irish · “Tribute; honor, tribute; warrior. intelligent. popular as a first name in australia; field of combat. from the place name caen. popular as a first name in australia; putting together; money. surname; beautiful. popular as a first name in australia”
Unisex · Irish · “Karman is a unisex name of Irish origin, denoting a position of authority and dominion, meaning Lord of the castle.”
Boy · Irish · “Derived from carney, champion, victorious”
Unisex · Irish · “Pure, virginal; variant of katherine. pure; variant of catherine: pure, clear. form of the latin katharina, from the greek aikaterina”
Unisex · Irish · “Pure, virginal; variant of katherine. pure; variant of catherine: pure, clear. form of the latin katharina, from the greek aikaterina”
Boy · Irish · “This name of Irish origin means intelligent or a tribute. It is a modern variation of several traditional Gaelic surnames.”
Boy · Irish · “Of Irish origin, this name means 'son of Eagan' and is associated with a fiery or spirited nature.”
Unisex · Irish · “Son of egan.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish masculine name meaning tall, handsome, or sharp. It is derived from the Gaelic name Cian, which also implies ancient or enduring.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name meaning little dark one, traditionally used to describe a person with dark hair or a dark complexion.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish male name derived from a surname meaning a fighter or soldier. It also carries connotations of being dark-complexioned or dusky.”
Boy · Irish · “Derived from the Irish surname O Caoimh, this name means handsome, beloved, or cherished.”
Boy · Irish · “Handsome, beloved; barrelmaker variant of cooper. surname”
Unisex · Irish · “Son of egan; small and fiery; small and fiery, bright flame”
Unisex · Irish · “This Irish unisex name is used to describe someone who is slender, fair, or lean in stature.”
Unisex · Irish · “Lively, aggressive variant of kelly; variant of kelly: wood. surname and place name that has only been used as a first name (either gender) in the latter half of the 20th century”
Unisex · Irish · “Of Irish origin, this name translates to slender or comely. It is often used to describe someone who is fair and graceful in appearance.”
Unisex · Irish · “An Irish name meaning slender, comely, or beautiful. It is used for both boys and girls and derives from the Gaelic word caol.”
Unisex · Irish · “This female name is an Irish variant of Kelly. It is traditionally associated with qualities of being lively or spirited.”
Unisex · Irish · “A name of Irish origin that refers to wailing or a vocal expression of mourning.”
Boy · Irish · “Tall and handsome; sharp; ancient; wise, learned”
Boy · Irish · “Little dark one.”
Unisex · Irish · “Son of egan; small and fiery; bright shining flame”
Boy · Irish · “Cherished; barrelmaker variation of cooper surname”
Boy · Irish · “A variant of the Irish name Caelan, meaning slender and fair. It is a traditional name often given to boys.”
Boy · Irish · “Keillan beautifully describes someone as 'slender and fair,' painting a picture of delicate grace and beauty.”
Unisex · Irish · “Dark skinned; black; dusky; dark-haired. actor keir dullea; a surname used occasionally as a first name since the late 19th century”
Boy · Irish · “This Irish male name means little and dark or dark-haired. It is a variant of the name Ciaran, referring to a dusky complexion.”
Boy · Irish · “Warrior descending; dwells in the woods; wood. from the battleground. a surname and place name”
Unisex · Irish · “Dark; dark-haired; place by the fountain or spring; place by the flowing water”
Boy · Irish · “Kelden charmingly describes someone as 'slender and fair,' suggesting a graceful presence and delicate beauty.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish unisex name that translates to slender, fair, or powerful. It combines physical grace with a sense of inner strength.”
Boy · Irish · “Kelle beautifully means 'slender and fair,' evoking an image of grace, elegance, and appealing charm.”
Unisex · Irish · “A unisex Irish name that can mean powerful, slender, or fair. It is considered a modern form of the traditional name Caelan.”
Unisex · Irish · “A unisex Irish name that translates to a warrior or a brave defender.”
Unisex · Irish · “Warrior or defender; warrior; variant of kelly: war. lively. aggressive. an irish surname that has only been used as a first name (either gender) in the latter half of the 20th century; variant of kelly: wood. surname and place name that has only been used as a first name (either gender) in the latter half of the 20th ”
Unisex · Irish · “Warrior; warrior/defender; wood. surname and place name that has only been used as a first name (either gender) in the latter half of the 20th century”
Boy · Irish · “From the narrow river; a river of scotland; river man. from old english words ship and friend. famous bearer: british physicist lord kelvin (1824-1907)”
Boy · Irish · “A male name of Irish origin meaning from the narrow river. It is a variant of Kelvin, referring to a specific waterway or coastal feature.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish masculine name meaning from the narrow river. It is a topographic name for someone living near a slender body of water.”
Boy · Irish · “This Irish male name signifies coming from the narrow river. It is a phonetic spelling variant often used in English-speaking regions.”
Boy · Irish · “Archaic; a boy name that originates in malawi”
Unisex · Irish · “From the bright valley; royal valley surname referring to kent in england”
Unisex · Irish · “From the bright valley; valley of the river kent”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name meaning from the bright valley. It evokes images of a clear, radiant, and lush landscape.”
Boy · Irish · “Form of keene; abbreviation of names beginning with ken-; abbreviation of kenneth. surname”
Unisex · Irish · “An Irish name meaning helmeted chief or misshapen head. It is a well-known surname and given name symbolizing leadership.”
Unisex · Irish · “Handsome; royal obligation; good-looking; fair; handsome. root of the surname mackenzie. famous bearer: kenneth grahame (1859- 1932), author of the wind in the willows”
Boy · Irish · “Handsome; diminutive of kenneth: handsome”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish male name meaning a chief hero or a royal ruler. It conveys qualities of leadership, nobility, and bravery.”
Boy · Irish · “Chief lord. name of the first bishop of glasgow”
Boy · Irish · “Kermichaef evokes the image of a strong guardian, a little one from Michael's fortress, ready to face the world with courage.”
Boy · Irish · “Kermichil suggests a protective and secure nature, meaning 'from Michael's fortress.' Your child will be a strong and grounded individual.”
Boy · Irish · “Kermit is a sweet name meaning 'son of Diarmaid', or 'free man', suggesting a spirited and independent child.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name that translates to a little dark child or one with dark hair, often used as a descriptive surname.”
Unisex · Irish · “Spear; a marshland; man of strength; variant of carr: swamp; bog”
Unisex · Irish · “This Irish name suggests a person who is dark-haired, mysterious, or enigmatic.”
Unisex · Irish · “Dark; dark princess; dusky; dark. kerry county in ireland. surname”
Boy · Irish · “This Irish name means dark-skinned or little black one, typically referring to hair color or complexion.”
Boy · Irish · “A charming name that means 'dark skinned' or 'little black one,' evoking warmth and a unique presence.”
Boy · Irish · “Keven is a handsome name, a variant of Kevin, meaning 'handsome child', perfect for your adorable little one.”
Boy · Irish · “Keveon is a handsome name, a variant of Kevin, meaning 'handsome child', perfect for your adorable little one.”
Boy · Irish · “This unisex name of Irish origin translates to gentle, attractive, or handsome. It stems from the Gaelic name Caoimhín.”
Boy · Irish · “Kevinn is a handsome name, a variant of Kevin, meaning 'handsome child', perfect for your adorable little one.”
Boy · Irish · “Kevion is a handsome name, a variant of Kevin, meaning 'handsome child', perfect for your adorable little one.”
Boy · Irish · “Kevis is a handsome name, a variant of Kevin, meaning 'handsome child', perfect for your adorable little one.”
Boy · Irish · “Kevon is a handsome name, a variant of Kevin, meaning 'handsome child', perfect for your adorable little one.”
Boy · Irish · “Kevron is a handsome name, a variant of Kevin, meaning 'handsome child', perfect for your adorable little one.”
Boy · Irish · “Derived from Irish roots, this name carries the meanings of being gentle, attractive, or one who comes from the ridge.”
Unisex · Irish · “A unisex name of Irish origin that translates to ancient or long-standing.”
Boy · Irish · “Handsome, beloved; barrelmaker variant of cooper. surname”
Boy · Irish · “Little dark one”
Unisex · Irish · “An Irish masculine name meaning the small one from the past. It is often interpreted as a name for a son who honors his heritage.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name for boys meaning dusky, dark-haired, or dark. It is a variant of Kieran, originating from the Gaelic word 'ciar'.”
Boy · Irish · “This masculine name of Irish origin identifies a person from County Kildare, a region in Ireland known for its rich history.”
Boy · Irish · “Of Irish origin, this name literally refers to someone originating from County Kildare in the eastern part of Ireland.”
Boy · Irish · “From county kildare; a place-name referring to the narrows; a wood or a church”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name that can mean small, fierce, or blind. It is well known due to Saint Kilian, a 7th-century Irish missionary.”
Boy · Irish · “A variant spelling of the Irish name meaning from County Kildare, which derives from the Gaelic words for 'church of the oak'.”
Boy · Irish · “This male name of Irish origin refers to someone who comes from the high hill. It is derived from Gaelic elements for height and head.”
Boy · Irish · “Of Irish origin, this name describes someone from the head of a cliff.”
Unisex · Irish · “Descendant of Fionnaghual; fair champion”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish variant of Collin, it is traditionally associated with being virile or youthful.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish masculine name that serves as a variant of Conner. It carries the meaning of being 'much wanted' or 'highly desired.'”
Boy · Irish · “Strong willed or wise hound-lover variant of connor”
Boy · Irish · “Spear bearer. also a variant of corey: from the hollow”
Unisex · Irish · “Christ-bearer; variant of christine, christina, and christiana. follower of christ”
Boy · Irish · “A place-name referring to the narrows; a wood or a church; a place-name referring to the narrows, a wood or a church”
Unisex · Irish · “Chapel, shelter; a place-name referring to the narrows; a wood or a church”
Unisex · Irish · “Narrow land , handsome; a place-name referring to the narrows; a wood or a church; strait. channel. narrow. used as both a surname and first name”
Unisex · Irish · “Handsome one; a place-name referring to the narrows; a wood or a church”
Unisex · Irish · “A popular unisex name of Irish origin meaning 'narrow land.' It is frequently used as a feminine diminutive form of Kyle.”
Unisex · Irish · “Feminine of kyle.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish male name meaning dusky or dark-haired. It can also be interpreted to mean lord or sir in certain linguistic contexts.”
Boy · Irish · “Dark; a place-name referring to the narrows; a wood or a church”
Boy · Irish · “A thinker.”
Boy · Irish · “A thinker.”
Boy · Irish · “Warrior.”
Boy · Irish · “Mighty one.”
Unisex · Irish · “Slender”
Boy · Irish · “Tribute.”
Unisex · Irish · “Dark-haired; mysterious”
Boy · Irish · “Mighty warrior”
Unisex · Irish · “Slender; fair; powerful”
Boy · Irish · “Little ancient one; handsome”
Boy · Irish · “Fighter.”
Boy · Irish · “Handsome.”
Boy · Irish · “Handsome.”
Boy · Irish · “Slender.”
Boy · Irish · “Battle.”
Boy · Irish · “Handsome.”
Boy · Irish · “Archaic.”
Boy · Irish · “Ancient.”
Boy · Irish · “Ancient.”
Boy · Irish · “Ancient.”
Boy · Irish · “Dark.”
Boy · Irish · “Dark.”
Boy · Irish · “Surname.”
Boy · Irish · “Slender.”
Boy · Irish · “Slender”
Unisex · Irish · “Warrior; strife”
Boy · Irish · “Strife.”
Boy · Irish · “Loving husband.”
Boy · Irish · “Little champion.”
Boy · Irish · “A town of celts.”
Boy · Irish · “River man..”
Boy · Irish · “River man.”
Boy · Irish · “Brave chieftain.”
Unisex · Irish · “Helmeted chief”
Boy · Irish · “Surname.”
Boy · Irish · “Brave chieftain.”
Boy · Irish · “Chief.”
Boy · Irish · “Ancient.”
Boy · Irish · “Dark-haired”
Boy · Irish · “Son of diarmaid.”
Unisex · Irish · “Dark-haired; dark one”
Boy · Irish · “Little black one.”
Boy · Irish · “Gentle.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of aidan.”
Unisex · Irish · “Small, dark.”
Boy · Irish · “Archaic.”
Unisex · Irish · “Little dark one”
Unisex · Irish · “Conflict.”
Unisex · Irish · “Little champion”
Unisex · Irish · “Descendant of Cinnsealach”
Boy · Irish · “Dark skinned.”
Boy · Irish · “Dark skinned.”
Boy · Irish · “Wise.”
Boy · Irish · “Great wood.”
Unisex · Irish · “Ancient or wise”
Boy · Irish · “Guide.”
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