Irish Names Starting with J

2 Irish names beginning with J for boys, with what each one means and how to say it.

Updated September 2026

There are 2 Irish boy names starting with J here. The ones readers look up most are James and Jarlath.

Irish boy names starting with J

James

James in Irish is Seamus, pronounced SHAY-muss.

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Jarlath

JAR-lath

St. Jarlath (born c. 550 AD) was noted for his piety and his ability as a teacher. In old age he decided to found a monastery where he could end his days.

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