Irish Boy Names Starting with L

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

Updated September 2026

There are 4 Irish boy names starting with L here. The ones readers look up most are Lochlan, Lorcan and Liam.

Most popular in Ireland in 2025

The L names for boys on this page that the most babies were given in 2025, by the Central Statistics Office’s ranking.

LEE

Lee comes from the English lēah, “clearing,” and also from the Irish surname Ó Laoidhigh, “poetic.” One syllable.

LEE-am

Liam means “strong protector.” Two syllables, stress on the first.

LOK-lun

Lochlan means “land of the lochs.” Two syllables, stress on the first.

LOR-can

Lorcan means “silent, fierce.” Two syllables, stress on the first.