Unique Modern Gaelic Baby Boy Names with Their Beautiful Meanings
Choosing the perfect name for your baby boy is an important decision, and finding one that is both unique and modern can be a challenge. In Gaelic, names often carry deep meanings, reflecting beauty, strength, and cultural values. If you are searching for a name that stands out, yet holds a beautiful meaning, this list of modern Gaelic baby boy names is for you.
Names like Abboid (Abbey father.) and Bacstair (Baker.) are gaining popularity for their contemporary sound while holding onto traditional values. For parents seeking names that symbolize strength and leadership, options like Caelan (Contemporary variant of Cailean 'Child.'.) and Dacey (Southerner.) can be perfect choices.
Other unique options include Saif (sword, symbolizing strength) and Eachann (Steadfast.), offering beautiful meanings rooted in cultural heritage. Each name has a story behind it, making it special for your baby boy.
Explore our full collection of modern Gaelic baby boy names and discover the perfect match that reflects your child’s identity and brings positive meaning to their life.
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Genger | Numerology |
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| Abboid | Abbey father. | Boy | 6 | |
| Adair | Noble, exalted, oak-tree ford | Boy | 6 | |
| Adhamh | Gaelic form of Adam. | Boy | 8 | |
| Aherin | Owns many horses. | Boy | 1 | |
| Bacstair | Baker. | Boy | 1 | |
| Bailefour | From the pasture land. | Boy | 8 | |
| Baillidh | Steward. | Boy | 3 | |
| Bainbridge | Lives by the bridge over the stream. | Boy | 8 | |
| Caelan | Contemporary variant of Cailean 'Child.'. | Boy | 9 | |
| Cailan | Child | Boy | 4 | |
| Cailean | Young dog, or child. Scottish Gaelic. | Boy | 9 | |
| Cailen | Child. | Boy | 8 | |
| Dacey | Southerner. | Boy | 2 | |
| Dacia | Variant of Dacey: From the south. | Boy | 9 | |
| Dacian | Variant of Dacey: From the south. | Boy | 5 | |
| Dacy | Southerner. | Boy | 6 | |
| Eachann | Steadfast. | Boy | 1 | |
| Eachthighearn | Horse lord. | Boy | 8 | |
| Ealadhach | Genius. | Boy | 7 | |
| Ealuvig | Ruler of the home. | Boy | 5 | |
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| Fagen | Ardent. | Boy | 6 | |
| Fagin | Ardent. | Boy | 1 | |
| Faodhagan | Ardent. | Boy | 3 | |
| Farquhar | Very dear. | Boy | 9 | |
| Gabhan | Gaelic form of Gavin. | Boy | 6 | |
| Gaelan | Tranquil. | Boy | 4 | |
| Gaelbhan | Sparrow or white. | Boy | 5 | |
| Gair | Short. | Boy | 8 | |
| Hagan | Young. | Boy | 4 | |
| Hogan | Young. | Boy | 9 | |
| Hurlee | Tide. | Boy | 6 | |
| Hurley | Tide. | Boy | 8 | |
| Iain | God's gracious gift | Boy | 6 | |
| Irving | Handsome. | Boy | 7 | |
| Kade | From the wetlands. | Boy | 3 | |
| Kael | Slender, fair. Form of Caelan. | Boy | 2 | |
| Kaelan | Slender, fair. Form of Caelan. | Boy | 8 | |
| Kaelin | Slender, fair. Form of Caelan. | Boy | 7 | |
| Labhruinn | Laurel. | Boy | 9 | |
| Lamont | Man of law. | Boy | 3 | |
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| Lamonte | Man of law. | Boy | 8 | |
| Lawler | Softspoken | Boy | 8 | |
| Mac | Son of. Scottish and Irish surname prefix sometimes used as a given name or nickname. Mack: (Scottish) Ancient Scottish given name. | Boy | 8 | |
| Mac | Son of Adam. | Boy | 7 | |
| Mac | Son of the handsome man. | Boy | 5 | |
| Mac | Son of Alasdair. | Boy | 1 | |
| Neal | Champion | Boy | 5 | |
| Neall | Champion. | Boy | 8 | |
| Neil | Champion. | Boy | 4 | |
| Nels | Son of Neil. | Boy | 5 | |
| Odharnait | Pale. | Boy | 9 | |
| Odran | Pale. | Boy | 7 | |
| Oran | Pale. | Boy | 3 | |
| Oren | Pale. | Boy | 7 | |
| Padruig | Gaelic form of Patrick. | Boy | 4 | |
| Parlan | Ploughman, farmer | Boy | 8 | |
| Parthalan | Son of the furrows. | Boy | 1 | |
| Peadar | Gaelic form of Peter. | Boy | 9 | |
| Quade | From the Scottish clan name McQuade. | Boy | 3 | |
| Quigley | Distaff. | Boy | 6 | |
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| Quillan | Club | Boy | 5 | |
| Quin | Counsel. Variant of Quinn. | Boy | 7 | |
| Rabhartach | Wealthy. | Boy | 8 | |
| Rafferty | Wealthy. | Boy | 9 | |
| Raghallach | Valiant. | Boy | 8 | |
| Raghnall | Mighty power. | Boy | 1 | |
| Scully | Town crier. | Boy | 2 | |
| Seamus | Form of James. Supplanter. | Boy | 6 | |
| Seorus | Farmer. | Boy | 7 | |
| Seosamh | He shall add. | Boy | 8 | |
| Tadhg | Poet. | Boy | 4 | |
| Taggart | Son of a prelate. | Boy | 2 | |
| Taidhg | Poet. | Boy | 4 | |
| Taithleach | Quiet. | Boy | 6 | |
| Uilleam | Helmeted. | Boy | 1 | |
| Uisdean | Intelligent. | Boy | 1 | |
