Irish Boy Names Starting with A

11 Irish boy names beginning with A, with what each one means and how to say it.

Updated September 2026

There are 11 Irish boy names starting with A here. The ones readers look up most are Aidan, Alby and Aiden.

Irish boy names starting with A

AID-an

Aedan means “born of fire.” Two syllables, stress on the first.

ENG-iss

Aengus means “excellent strength.” Two syllables, stress on the first.

Aidan in Irish is Aedan, meaning “born of fire.” Say it AID-an.

Aiden in Irish is Aedan, meaning “born of fire.” Say it AID-an.

ALL-bay

Ailbe means “white.” Two syllables, stress on the first.

ALL-yill

Ailill means “beauty.” Two syllables, stress on the first.

Alby in Irish is Ailbe, meaning “white.” Say it ALL-bay.

AL-roy

Alroy means “red-haired.” Two syllables, stress on the first.

ARE-dawn

Ardan means “high aspiration.” Two syllables, stress on the first.

ART

Art means “champion.” One syllable.

Arthur in Irish is Art, meaning “champion.” Say it ART.