US Popularity:11155
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Scottish
Meaning:Son of the red-haired lad
Whether baby's luscious locks are blonde, black, or red, the name Gilroy will unlock their fiery potential. This masculine pick derives from the Irish and Scottish Mac Giolla Ruaidh, meaning "son of the red-haired lad." Gilroy is traditionally a surname and cropped up in the 1940s, adding to its vintage feel. Baby can usher in a new era for their name like writer and producer Henry Gilroy did for the Star Wars franchise.

Gilroy Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1991
#17916
in 1991
+ 224
from 1988
In comparison to the previous year's data
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