Boyne - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Boyne \bo(y)-ne\ is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "white cow". Also a historic place name in Ireland: at the 1690 Battle of the Boyne, the Protestant King William III defeated the Catholic King James II, who fled to France, thus allowing the firm establishment of the Protestant monarchy.

Boyne has 3 variant forms: Boine, Boyde and Boyn.

Baby names that sound like Boyne are Bayne and Boone.

Boyne is a very rare male first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Boyne. Click here to compare Boyne with related baby names.