Irish: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Irish – Meaning: From Ireland; a person of Irish heritage – Origin: English (from Old English Īrisc) – Pronunciation: EYE-rish


Irish is an English (from Old English Īrisc) name used for both boys and girls meaning “From Ireland; a person of Irish heritage”.

Meaning & Origin of Irish

Meaning: From Ireland; a person of Irish heritage.

Origin: English (from Old English Īrisc).

How to Pronounce Irish

Phonetic: EYE-rish   IPA: /ˈaɪrɪʃ/

Popularity of Irish

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1924–2024.

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