K Names for Boys – Irish Baby names for Boys starting with K

View the meaning and learn how pronounce Irish baby boy names starting with K. Each boy K name has spoken audio so you can listen as irish names that start with K are read and get the correct pronunciation and meaning.

Kane

Meaning of the name Kane. Listen and learn how to pronounce Kane so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: From cian “”ancient, enduring.”” In legend Cian Mac Mael Muad was the son-in-law of Brian Boru (read the legend) who led the armies from the province of Munster to victory over the invading Vikings at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014, a battle in which both he and Brian were killed. Cian was the eighth most popular Irish boys name in Ireland in 2003. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Kane Cian Kian PRONUNCIATION: “key + in” ENGLISH: … Read more

Kean

Meaning of the name Kean. Listen and learn how to pronounce Kean so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: From cian “”ancient, enduring.”” In legend Cian Mac Mael Muad was the son-in-law of Brian Boru (read the legend) who led the armies from the province of Munster to victory over the invading Vikings at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014, a battle in which both he and Brian were killed. Cian was the eighth most popular Irish boys name in Ireland in 2003. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Kean Cian Kian PRONUNCIATION: “key + in” ENGLISH: … Read more

Keane

Meaning of the name Keane. Listen and learn how to pronounce Keane so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: From cian “”ancient, enduring.”” In legend Cian Mac Mael Muad was the son-in-law of Brian Boru (read the legend) who led the armies from the province of Munster to victory over the invading Vikings at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014, a battle in which both he and Brian were killed. Cian was the eighth most popular Irish boys name in Ireland in 2003. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Keane Cian Kian PRONUNCIATION: “key + in” ENGLISH: … Read more

Keevan

Meaning of the name Keevan. Listen and learn how to pronounce Keevan so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: In Irish cabhan means “”grassy hill”” or “”hollow”” and is the name of the Ulster county Cavan. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Keevan Cabhan PRONUNCIATION: “kav + an” ENGLISH: Keevan AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Keevan and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Keevan:Play Audio for Keevan Back to Irish Boy Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife Anna Ciara Caoimhe Niamh Saoirse Maeve Aine View all Irish Girl Names Popular … Read more

Keiran

Meaning of the name Keiran. Listen and learn how to pronounce Keiran so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: ciar “”dark”” and the diminutive -in it means “”little dark one.”” Popular for over 1500 years, at least 26 saints have borne the name. The most notable, St. Ciaran of Clonmacnoise (c. 530 AD), was the son of a carpenter who studied with St. Enda for seven years and went on to establish a monastery at Clonmacnoise, on the banks of the River Shannon in County Westmeath. It became a major spiritual and educational center and despite being plundered … Read more

Kenneth

Meaning of the name Kenneth. Listen and learn how to pronounce Kenneth so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: coinneach “”attractive person,”” “”pleasant person.”” A sixth-century Irish missionary St. Canice founded churches in Ireland, Scotland and Wales. As Coinneach he gave his name to the town of Kilkenny, Cill Coinneach “”Coinneach’s Church.”” GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Kenneth Canice Coinneach PRONUNCIATION: “can + iss” or “ko + in + ock” ENGLISH: Kenneth AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Kenneth and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Kenneth:Play Audio for Kenneth Back to Irish … Read more

Kenny

Meaning of the name Kenny. Listen and learn how to pronounce Kenny so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: coinneach “”attractive person,”” “”pleasant person.”” A sixth-century Irish missionary St. Canice founded churches in Ireland, Scotland and Wales. As Coinneach he gave his name to the town of Kilkenny, Cill Coinneach “”Coinneach’s Church.”” GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Kenny Canice Coinneach PRONUNCIATION: “can + iss” or “ko + in + ock” ENGLISH: Kenny AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Kenny and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Kenny:Play Audio for Kenny Back to Irish … Read more

Kevan

Meaning of the name Kevan. Listen and learn how to pronounce Kevan so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: In Irish cabhan means “”grassy hill”” or “”hollow”” and is the name of the Ulster county Cavan. GENDER: Boy | Male IRISH NAME: Kevan Cabhan PRONUNCIATION: “kav + an” ENGLISH: Kevan AUDIO: (Listen to the late author Frank McCourt pronounce Kevan and read along with the meaning)Play Audio for Kevan:Play Audio for Kevan Back to Irish Boy Names Popular Irish Girl Names Siobhan Ava Aoife Anna Ciara Caoimhe Niamh Saoirse Maeve Aine View all Irish Girl Names Popular … Read more

Kevin

Meaning of the Irish name Kevin. Listen and learn how to pronounce Kevin so you can get the correct pronunciation for this Irish boy name. MEANING: Means “”gentle child”” or “”well born.”” St. Kevin founded a great monastery at Glendalough in County Wicklow in the seventh century. Noted as a man who wasn’t always comfortable in the company of other human beings, he was very much at home with the animals. One story tells that while Kevin was praying a blackbird came and nested in his hand. He remained at prayer, motionless, until the eggs had hatched. In another story, … Read more

Kieran

Meaning of the name Kieran. Listen and learn how to pronounce Kieran so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: ciar “”dark”” and the diminutive -in it means “”little dark one.”” Popular for over 1500 years, at least 26 saints have borne the name. The most notable, St. Ciaran of Clonmacnoise (c. 530 AD), was the son of a carpenter who studied with St. Enda for seven years and went on to establish a monastery at Clonmacnoise, on the banks of the River Shannon in County Westmeath. It became a major spiritual and educational center and despite being plundered … Read more

Kieron

Meaning of the name Kieron. Listen and learn how to pronounce Kieron so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: ciar “”dark”” and the diminutive -in it means “”little dark one.”” Popular for over 1500 years, at least 26 saints have borne the name. The most notable, St. Ciaran of Clonmacnoise (c. 530 AD), was the son of a carpenter who studied with St. Enda for seven years and went on to establish a monastery at Clonmacnoise, on the banks of the River Shannon in County Westmeath. It became a major spiritual and educational center and despite being plundered … Read more

Killian

Meaning of the name Killian. Listen and learn how to pronounce Killian so you can get the correct pronunciation for this boy name. MEANING: cille means “”associated with the church.”” One St. Cillian left Ireland in about 650 AD with eleven companions and carried out his missionary work in the Rhine region of Germany where he became Bishop of Wurzburg after converting the local lord, Duke Gosbert of Wurzburg, to Christianity. Later Duke Gosbert married Geilana, his brother’s widow and Cillian declared the marriage invalid. While Gosbert was away on a military expedition, Geilana had Cillian beheaded when she found that … Read more