Baby Names of Ireland

Irish Names Starting with W

1 Irish name beginning with W for boys, with what it means and how to say it.

Updated October 2026

Irish boy names starting with W

William

William in Irish is Liam, pronounced LEE-am, meaning “strong protector.”

No. 73 for boys in Ireland in 2025, with 81 baby boys.

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