Gilroy - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Gilroy \gi(l)-roy\ is pronounced GIL-roy. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "son of the red-head".

Gilroy has 6 variant forms: Gilderoy, Gildray, Gildroy, Gillroy, Gillray and Gilray.

Baby names that sound like Gilroy are Claro, Clarey, Gaylor and Kylor.

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