Celtic baby names and what they mean, with 31 results. These Celtic names are appealing to parents nowadays, though pronunciations can be tricky. Adoption of these boy names was at its highest in the 1970s (USAGE OF 2.4%) and is now significantly less (USAGE 0.6%, ▼74%), with names like Gus becoming somewhat outmoded. Annin (TOP 58%) and Ohearn (7%) are familiar last names.

Aengus - Gavin

Aengus¹
"One choice." Unusual, but Aengus is comparable to common last names Ashmus (TOP 99%), Alexius (86%), with the -us suffix. See also Aonghus. Irish Gaelic form of Angus.

Ahearn
"Horse-lord." Aheain and Ahear are creative forms.

Albion
"White; rock, crag." Albion is an unconventional men's name, existing often (UPPER 89%) as a surname. .. sea, or from the Celtic "alp" ..

Angus, var. Aengus²
"One choice." Gus is a frequently occurring (TOP 52%) men's name. .. Celtic mythology: Angus Og is a ..

Annan
"From the brook." Afnan is a moderately common boys' name. See also Amnon.

Anwell
"Loved one." Rare as birth names, but Anwel, Anwell, etc. are similar to the more common Ansel.

Aonghas
"One choice." Aonghas and Aonghus are uncommon as boys' names. Modern Scottish Gaelic form and source ..

Arthur▼
.. include artos, the Celtic word for .. Common, with usage of 0.091% for Arthur as a children's name in 2018, higher than 0.082% the year before.

Avon
"River." Avon is a rarely used first name, occurring commonly (UPPER 31%) as a last name. See also Yvon. In Welsh, "afon" ..

Brendan▼
"Prince." Used frequently as birth names, Brendan, Bren, etc. sound like the familiar Brenton. From the old Irish personal name ..

Brent▼
"Hill, mount." Popular as boys' names, Brent, Brendt, etc. are comparable to the common Brandt. Transferred use of the surname ..

Brian▼
"High, noble." Usage of Brian as a birth name has dwindled since the 1970s. Could also mean "strength" ..

Brock
"Badger-like." A conventional baby name (#548 LAST YEAR), Brock is also used commonly as a surname. Transferred use of the surname.

Calder
"Stream." Calder (TOP 4%) and Caulder (8%) occur often as surnames. Geographical name based on rivulets in ..

Cathal
"Battle rule." Adoption of Cathal and Cal as children's names in 2018 was up 88.6% compared to a decade ago. Name of a seventh century saint ..

Conall
"Strong wolf." Usage of Connell and forms was well-received among parents 68 years ago. Also possibly from a Gaelic phrase ..

Dougal
"Dark stranger." Dougal, like the similar Dugan, occurs more often as a last name.

Drummond
Surname. Unique. Drummond (cf. Diamond) ends with the unusual androgynous -ond.

Gareth
"Gentle." Slightly atypical as a baby name. Sir Gareth, noted for his modesty ..

Gavin▼
"White hawk." Prominent, with usage of 0.197% for Gavin and variants as baby names in 2018, though lower than 0.231% the previous year. Scottish form of the medieval name ..