Irish Boy Names Starting With M
140 names with meanings and origins.
Looking for a Irish boy's name that starts with M? Here are 140 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
- Mabon — “Mythical god of youth; a son; legendary son of modron”
- Maolmin — “Polished chief.”
- Mac — “An Irish and Scottish Gaelic prefix meaning son of or the son.”
- Mac Bheathain — “Son of the man who lives by the clear stream..”
- Mac GhiIle Easpuig — “Son of the one who serves the sacred one..”
- Mac Ghille Aindrei — “Son of the one who served the manly one..”
- Mac Ghille Bhuidhe — “Son of the one who serves the blond one..”
- Mac Ghille Laider — “Son of the one who serves the strong armed one..”
- Mac Ghille Mhichei — “Son of the one who served saint michael..”
- Macailean — “Of Irish origin, this name translates to 'son of the handsome man,' stemming from Gaelic lineage and familial pride.”
Boy · Irish · “Mythical god of youth; a son; legendary son of modron”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish and Scottish Gaelic prefix meaning son of or the son.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of the man who lives by the clear stream..”
Boy · Irish · “Son of the one who serves the sacred one..”
Boy · Irish · “Son of the one who served the manly one..”
Boy · Irish · “Son of the one who serves the blond one..”
Boy · Irish · “Son of the one who serves the dark man..”
Boy · Irish · “Son of the one who serves the strong armed one..”
Boy · Irish · “Son of the one who served saint michael..”
Boy · Irish · “Of Irish origin, this name translates to 'son of the handsome man,' stemming from Gaelic lineage and familial pride.”
Boy · Irish · “A variant of Macailean, this Irish name means 'son of the handsome man,' denoting a lineage of physical grace.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish surname used as a first name, it means 'son of Bridget.' It honors the Gaelic saint and the concept of 'Bride.'”
Unisex · Irish · “Son of flann.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of the handsome man; son of the servant of john”
Unisex · Irish · “Pearl; abbreviation of margaret. a pearl; scottish form of margaret: pearl”
Boy · Irish · “Rooted in Irish origins, this name describes a person who is both generous and highly skilled.”
Unisex · Irish · “This unisex Irish name originally means servant of Jesus. It is also sometimes associated with descriptions of being black or dark.”
Unisex · Irish · “An Irish name referring to the town located by the River Allo, derived from the Gaelic 'Magh Ealla'.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish surname meaning one who serves Saint John, typically denoting a devotee or follower.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish surname used as a first name, meaning devoted to God or one who serves Saint John.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name meaning a polished chief or a council friend. It suggests a leader who is both refined and trustworthy.”
Boy · Irish · “This Irish name is interpreted as meaning a leader or a 'council friend,' suggesting a person who provides wise guidance.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name meaning one who 'serves Saint Ruadhan.' It denotes a history of religious service and devotion.”
Boy · Irish · “Of Irish origin, this name means leader of the seas. It is a classic name that suggests strength and a connection to maritime heritage.”
Boy · Irish · “Warlike; from the farm by the pool town near the marsh”
Unisex · Irish · “Strong battle maiden; strong in war. strength for battle; variant of matilda: strength in battle. matilda was the wife of william the conqueror. used in australia as slang for a bushmans pack”
Unisex · Irish · “Strong battle maiden; form of matilda - might in battle; strong in war. strength for battle; variant of matilda: strength in battle. matilda was the wife of william the conqueror. used in australia as slang for a bushmans pack”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name that signifies someone who lives near the yew trees. It is also well-known as a prominent county in the west of Ireland.”
Unisex · Irish · “This Irish name is a patronymic form meaning the son of Ken or the son of Kenna.”
Unisex · Irish · “An Irish name meaning filled with mirth, this unisex choice suggests a personality that is joyful, happy, and lighthearted.”
Boy · Irish · “A unique name signifying a mythical son, suggesting a child with a story to tell and an enchanting, legendary spirit.”
Unisex · Irish · “Mill worker; meaning uncertain but possibly friend of michael”
Boy · Irish · “This Irish name means one who serves Saint Ruadhan. It denotes a person with a religious commitment to this specific saint.”
Boy · Irish · “Leader; from malleville; hillside, town by the mill; a scottish surname based on a french place name”
Unisex · Irish · “This Irish name has several associations, including 'leader,' 'chief,' or historically, a 'mill worker.'”
Boy · Irish · “Leader; mill worker; strong friend. possibly friend of michael”
Boy · Irish · “Mythical a wizard; legendary son of teinkaedd”
Unisex · Irish · “Blackbird; the falcon; from the hill over the sea; sea fortress. in arthurian mythology the wizard merlin was king arthurs mentor”
Boy · Irish · “Loves the sea; diminutive of mervyn: form of merlin: from the sea fortress”
Boy · Irish · “Gaelic form of michael; form of michael who is like god?”
Unisex · Irish · “Smooth; fine; small; smooth, fine, small”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name meaning servant of the storm. It suggests a person who is comfortable amidst powerful natural forces.”
Unisex · Irish · “From the red swamp; near the river roe; from the rivers mouth”
Unisex · Irish · “An Irish name meaning 'exceptional,' 'great,' or 'big.' It can also be associated with the meaning 'bitter' in other contexts.”
Boy · Irish · “This Irish name refers to a mythical ugly demon. In Welsh mythology, Morfran was the son of Ceridwen, known for being remarkably unattractive.”
Unisex · Irish · “In Irish mythology, this name belongs to a powerful war goddess and translates to 'great queen' or 'phantom queen.'”
Boy · Irish · “Morrissey is an Irish male name meaning choice of the sea. It is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Muirgheasa, suggesting a deep connection to the ocean.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish and Scottish name referring to a mariner or someone who lives by the sea; it can also mean pale.”
Boy · Irish · “Morvyn has a serene connection to nature, meaning 'lives by the sea.' The 'pale' aspect can suggest a gentle, thoughtful disposition for your little one.”
Boy · Irish · “This Irish name means the hound of prosperity. It combines elements suggesting both the loyalty of a canine and the arrival of wealth.”
Boy · Irish · “This is a Gaelic form of the name Mungo, used in Irish contexts. It is a masculine name rooted in Celtic linguistic traditions.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish and Scottish name meaning lovable, amiable, or beloved. It is famously associated with Saint Mungo of Glasgow.”
Boy · Irish · “Protector of the sea; fighter of the sea”
Boy · Irish · “Derived from Irish roots, this name means seaman or protector of the sea, highlighting a connection to the ocean.”
Boy · Irish · “This Irish masculine name translates to a seaman or mariner, also carrying the meaning of a protector of the sea.”
Boy · Irish · “Seaman; prosperous seaman; protector of the sea”
Unisex · Irish · “Knows the sea.”
Boy · Irish · “Sea warrior.”
Unisex · Irish · “Lives by the sea; lord of the sea; sailor; from the sea. ancient scottish clan surname”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name meaning fighter of the sea. It is a traditional Gaelic name for a maritime warrior or sea-lord.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish name meaning one who lives by the sea or lord of the sea. It is a variant of the traditional surname Murray.”
Boy · Irish · “A masculine name of Irish origin, known in folklore as the mythical father of the figure Beli.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of adam.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of the handsome man.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of alasdair.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of the father or abbott..”
Boy · Irish · “Son of the noble warrior.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of the briton.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of arthur.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of asgaill.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of the strong.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of an heir.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of adam.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of adam.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of alasdair.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of alasdair.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of artan.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of arthur.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of arthur.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of olaf.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of cormac.”
Boy · Irish · “Hammer.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of elroy.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of flann.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of murray.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of murray.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of quaid.”
Boy · Irish · “Smalldog milos.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of olaf.”
Boy · Irish · “Servant.”
Boy · Irish · “Serves christ.”
Unisex · Irish · “Bitter.”
Unisex · Irish · “Bitter.”
Boy · Irish · “Great.”
Boy · Irish · “Bear.”
Boy · Irish · “Surname.”
Boy · Irish · “Monk.”
Boy · Irish · “Noble chief.”
Boy · Irish · “The bare hill.”
Boy · Irish · “Great.”
Boy · Irish · “Great.”
Boy · Irish · “Monk.”
Boy · Irish · “Great.”
Boy · Irish · “Surname.”
Boy · Irish · “Devoted to god.”
Unisex · Irish · “Polished chief.”
Boy · Irish · “Quiet.”
Boy · Irish · “Wealthy.”
Boy · Irish · “Lives by the sea.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of the steward.”
Boy · Irish · “Name of a saint.”
Boy · Irish · “Surname.”
Unisex · Irish · “Like god.”
Boy · Irish · “Son of kile.”
Boy · Irish · “Happy.”
Boy · Irish · “Ruler of the sea.”
Boy · Irish · “Medic.”
Boy · Irish · “Name of a saint.”
Boy · Irish · “Name of a saint.”
Boy · Irish · “Noble chief.”
Unisex · Irish · “Religious man.”
Boy · Irish · “Monk.”
Boy · Irish · “Wealthy.”
Boy · Irish · “Great.”
Boy · Irish · “Great.”
Boy · Irish · “Pale.”
Boy · Irish · “Expert seaman.”
Boy · Irish · “Pale.”
Boy · Irish · “Pale.”
Boy · Irish · “Lives by the sea.”
Boy · Irish · “Expert seaman.”
Boy · Irish · “Moorish.”
Boy · Irish · “Lord of the sea.”
Boy · Irish · “Battle chief.”
Boy · Irish · “Seawarrior.”
Unisex · Irish · “Bitter.”
Boy · Irish · “Protects the sea.”
Boy · Irish · “Surname.”
Boy · Irish · “Sea tide.”
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