Irish Boy Names Starting with K

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

Updated September 2026

There are 10 Irish boy names starting with K here. The ones readers look up most are Kieran, Kean and Keane.

Irish boy names starting with K

Kane in Irish is Cian, meaning “ancient, enduring.” Say it KEY-in.

Kean in Irish is Cian, meaning “ancient, enduring.” Say it KEY-in.

Keane in Irish is Cian, meaning “ancient, enduring.” Say it KEY-in.

Keiran in Irish is Ciaran, meaning “little dark one.” Say it KEER-awn.

Kenneth in Irish is Canice, meaning “pleasant person.” Say it CAN-iss.

Kenny in Irish is Canice, meaning “pleasant person.” Say it CAN-iss.

KEV-in

Kevin means “gentle child.” Two syllables, stress on the first.

Kieran in Irish is Ciaran, meaning “little dark one.” Say it KEER-awn.

Kieron in Irish is Ciaran, meaning “little dark one.” Say it KEER-awn.

Killian in Irish is Cillian, meaning “associated with the church.” Say it KIL-e-an.