159 Irish Boy Names Starting With C, With Meanings

Some names carry a tradition of history and legacy, while some are cherished for using special initials. Irish boy names starting with C offer the best of both worlds. These names have passed down through generations, adapting themselves to the times, and so they offer the best of traditional and modern choices. Though they often have Celtic origins, Irish names also take inspiration from English, Latin, and Germanic languages. You may also find Scottish names among Irish ones as both have Celtic roots.

Irish boy names beginning with C have gained popularity all over the world. Conor, a classic Irish name that means ‘lover of dogs,’ is popular not only in Ireland but also in the US (1) (2). Other Irish names including Charlie and Callum have found favor among American parents. In recent years, Cillian Murphy, the actor who starred in Inception and Netflix’s Peaky Blinders, has popularized Cillian in the US, too. Already found among the top 100 names in Ireland, this is one example of how Irish names have made their place in English-speaking countries. Choosing an Irish boy name starting with C is a great way to honor the legacy of Ireland. These names not only have strong meanings but also have a long history, often attached to bravery and wisdom. This list consists of the best names from the Emerald Isles.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Connor		Boy	Lover of wolves; Hunter; Desiring wolves
Caden		Boy	Son or descendant of Cadán; Strength; Battle spirit; Warrior
Cayden		Boy	War; Fighter; Son of Cadáin
Callan		Boy	Battle; Rock; Battle rule; War-like
Conor		Boy	Lover of wolves; Hunter; Desiring wolves
Conner		Boy	Desiring wolf; Inspector
Case		Boy	Vigilant; Watchful
Cayson		Boy	Enclosure; Settlement
Callahan		Boy	Bright-headed; Strife; Church
Casen		Boy	Son of the vigilant one; Observant
Cullen		Boy	Colony; Whelp; Pup; Young hound; Holly; Handsome
Cillian		Boy	Church; Monastery; Little warrior
Coleman		Boy	Dove
Cayde		Unisex	Round; Battle
Cormac		Boy	Son of a charioteer; Legendary
Cian		Boy	Ancient; Enduring one
Channing		Boy	Member of the Church; Young wolf; Wise
Conan		Boy	Little wolf; Little hound
Calian		Boy	Slender
Ciaran		Boy	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Mountain range; Bright; Famous
Conway		Boy	Holy water
Caine		Boy	To get; Acquired; Spear; Son of warrior
Conley		Boy	Constant fire
Collins		Boy	Descendant of Coileán; Descendant of Colin
Caeden		Boy	Strength; Son of Cadán; Battle; Warrior; Companion
Connell		Boy	Rule of a wolf
Calan		Boy	Victorious; Descendant of Cathalán
Cashel		Boy	Stone fort; Chest maker
Cavan		Boy	Handsome; Hollow; Descendant of Caomhán; Beloved
Conall		Boy	Hound ruler; Wolf ruler
Clancy		Boy	A soldier's son; Son of red warrior
Calihan		Unisex	Bright-headed; War strife; Church
Callaghan		Boy	Descendant of Ceallachán; Bright-headed; Church; War
Calin		Boy	Victorious; Guelder rose; Battle rule
Cobain		Unisex	Fair person; Large
Colvin		Boy	The black color; Bald
Conlan		Boy	Hero; Valor; Strong wolf
Cane		Boy	Battle; Reed
Cowen		Boy	Twins; Hillside indent; Born from the yew tree; Born lucky
Cannan		Boy	Clergyman; Wolf cub; Descendant of Cane
Colm		Boy	Dove; Disciple of Saint Columbia
Cord		Boy	Brave counsel
Colman		Boy	Dove; Disciple of Saint Columbia
Coltrane		Boy	Keeper of colts
Cullan		Unisex	Colony; Descendant of Coileán; Descendant of Cuileann; Holly
Cavin		Boy	Son of Daimhin; Hollow; Descendant of Caomhán
Caylon		Boy	Slender; Narrow; Fine
Carney		Boy	Victorious; War-like; Descendant of Catharnach
Calahan		Boy	Bright-headed; Strife
Caz		Boy	To destroy; Peace; World; Vigilant
Conroy		Boy	Descendant of a hound-keeper
Caidan		Boy	Son of Cadáin
Covey		Unisex	Descendant of Cobhthach; Victorious; A small brood of birds
Crowley		Boy	Descendant of Cruadhlaoch; Brave hero
Caffrey		Unisex	Peace of God
Croy		Boy	Son of Ruadh; The red one; Person from Croy
Connley		Boy	Hero; the idol of men, who is courageous and bold
Courey		Boy	A dweller near the hallow
Caldwell		Boy	Cold stream
Carey		Boy	Black
Cas		Boy	Treasurer; Curly haired
Craven		Boy	Descendant of Crabhan; Defeated
Chavis		Unisex	Goat; Goatherd
Collan		Boy	Victory of the people; Whelp; Young dog
Creedon		Boy	Descendant of Críodán
Cianan		Boy	Ancient; Enduring one; Name of a 5th-century Irish saint
Coran		Unisex	Spear
Caolan		Boy	Slender
Cahir		Boy	Battle man
Curry		Boy	Descendant of Comhraidhe; Descendant of Corra
Carrick		Boy	Name of a town; Rocky place; Hound of the rock
Colum		Boy	Dove
Cowan		Boy	Born from the yew tree; Born lucky
Cogan		Boy	Bowl; Depression
Cyron		Unisex	Little dark one
Curley		Unisex	Anglicized form of Mac Thoirdealbhoigh; Curlews
Callister		Boy	Son of Alistair
Cayce		Boy	Descendant of Caomhán; Vigilant
Cathal		Boy	Battle rule
Cormick		Boy	Chariot driver; Son of the charioteer
Conal		Boy	Hound ruler; Wolf ruler
Corran		Boy	Little spear; Spear-bearer
Costello		Boy	Son of Oisdealbhaigh
Cormack		Boy	Charioteer; Son of Cormac; Raven
Conlon		Boy	Hero
Culley		Boy	Descendant of Colla; The woods; Alcove
Conri		Boy	King of hounds
Clancey		Boy	A warrior who is red-haired
Connery		Boy	A child of the hunting-dog's keeper
Cathan		Unisex	Battle; Barnacle goose
Conagher		Boy	Strong; Determined; Warrior
Cahill		Boy	Descendant of Cathal; Descendant of a strong warrior
Connolly		Boy	Descendant of a valiant man
Corley		Boy	Name of a parish; Anxiety-free; Unconcerned; Small hill
Coyle		Unisex	Devotee of St Comgall; Leader in battle; Follows the battle
Camyron		Boy	One whose nose is very crooked
Codee		Girl	Descendant of the helpful one
Cashlin		Girl	Little castle
Carter		Boy	Tourist; Sojourner; Son of Carter; One who uses a cart
Cadal		Boy	Warrior at heart

Infographic: Popular Irish Baby Boy Names Starting With C

Irish baby boy names carry deep meanings and come straight from Celtic languages. Throughout Irish history, you can find kings and saints carrying these names. Hence, Irish boy names are often associated with bravery and faith. Take a look at the infographic below for some wonderful boy names from Ireland.

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