122 Irish Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With K

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Kevin	Boy	Handsome by birth; Gentle; Lovable; Fair; Peace
Karter	Boy	Transporter of goods by carts; One who uses a cart
Kenneth	Boy	Handsome; Comely; Respect
Kaden	Boy	Fighter; Battler
Kane	Boy	Son of Cathán; Warrior; Battle; Barnacle goose
Killian	Boy	Little church; War; Strife; Bright-headed; Little warrior; Monk's cell; Fiery; Strife
Kian	Boy	Ancient; Grace of God; Enduring one; King; Realm
Keiran	Boy	Black; Black-haired; Army's edge
Keegan	Boy	Son of Aodhagán; Son of Fire
Kylian	Boy	Church; Narrows; Channel; Strait

Kellan	Boy	Slender; Son of Alan; Beautiful; Little rock; Son of Colin; Young one
Kellen	Boy	Strong; Bright-headed; Slender; Great warrior; Swampy area
Kody	Boy	Descendant of the helpful one; Son of Odo; Helpful
Keenan	Boy	Ancient; The descendant of Cianán
Kaine	Boy	Spear; Battle; Acquired
Kilian	Boy	Little church; War; Strife; Bright-headed; Little warrior; Monk's cell
Konnor	Boy	Desirer of hound; Lover of wolves
Kyrin	Boy	Black; Dark-haired
Kain	Unisex	Spear; Acquired; Archaic; Clear water
Kacen	Boy	Descendant from the vigilant one; Noble heart; Calf

Kiyan	Boy	King; Ancient
Kaidyn	Boy	Friend; Fighter
Kyran	Boy	Beam of light; Black
Konner	Boy	Desirer of hound; Lover of wolves
Kyan	Boy	Ancient; Enduring
Keyon	Boy	Homeland; To construct; Respect; Strong; God is gracious
Kael	Boy	Slender; Narrow
Kaedyn	Boy	A fighter; A companion
Kevon	Boy	Handsome; Beloved
Ken	Boy	Good health; Intelligent; Born of fire; Handsome

Kavon	Boy	Handsome; Beloved
Keandre	Boy	Ancient; Man; Manly; Masculine
Keyan	Boy	King; Ancient
Kullen	Boy	Handsome; Colony; Holly
Keane	Boy	Battle; Very old
Kalin	Boy	Slender; Pure; Viburnum tree
Keylan	Unisex	Slender
Kyllian	Boy	Church
Kaedon	Unisex	Mac Cadáin; Warrior; Strength; Gentle; Loyalty; Spirit of war; Son of Cadán
Kayn	Unisex	Battle

Kelan	Boy	Swampy area; Slender; Thin
Kaidon	Unisex	Mac Cadáin; Warrior; Spirit of war; Son of Cadán
Kean	Boy	Battle
Kegan	Boy	Fire
Kyre	Unisex	Black; Young; Lord; Humiliator of the enemy
Kevyn	Boy	Handsome by birth; Gentle; Lovable; Fair; Peace
Kier	Boy	Little dark one; Dark-skinned; Dusky; Thicket or marsh; Key-maker or locksmith
Kairon	Unisex	Black
Kavan	Boy	Poem and water; Handsome
Kieren	Boy	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Dark; Descendant of Ciarán

Kanin	Boy	Little ancient one; Rabbit; The one who is to be seen
Kerwin	Boy	Descendant of Ciardhubhán; Dark and black
Kagan	Boy	Priest; King; Ruler
Keynan	Unisex	Ancient; Enduring
Kieron	Boy	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Dark; Descendant of Ciarán; Ray of light
Keanan	Boy	Possession; Ancient; Distant; Enduring
Kennan	Boy	Ancient; White; Little Ken; The clear water
Kena	Boy	Handsome; Respect
Ker	Boy	Black; Dark brown
Kevan	Boy	Beloved birth; Comely beloved

Keary	Boy	Dark
Keylen	Unisex	Slender
Kail	Boy	Slender; Free; Wild rosemary
Kenney	Boy	Flame born; Handsome
Keenen	Boy	Ancient; Possession
Kiel	Boy	To strengthen; God will strengthen; Church; Lily of the valley; Keel of a boat
Kienan	Unisex	Ancient; Enduring
Kyen	Unisex	Ancient; Enduring
Kelian	Boy	Little Church
Kerr	Boy	Thicket or marsh; Left-handed; Brushwood; Wet ground; Son of the dusky lad

Keene	Boy	Keen wit; Fighter; Sharp; Bold; Brave
Kielan	Boy	Slender
Kealan	Unisex	Slender
Konan	Unisex	Born on Wednesday; Little wolf; Little hound
Kenta	Unisex	Healthy; Strong; Handsome; Coastal district
Kierce	Unisex	Dark; Black
Kewan	Unisex	Beloved birth
Killion	Boy	Church
Kavanaugh	Boy	Follower of Kevin
Kagen	Boy	Fiery

Keating	Boy	Kite
Keneth	Boy	Good-looking and a handsome man; Respect; Born out of fire
Kahil	Boy	Friend
Kennett	Boy	Born from fire and flames; Good looking
Kerian	Boy	Lord; Master; Principal; Pile
Keyvan	Boy	Planet Saturn; Descendant of Ciabhán; Long-haired
Kennet	Boy	Handsome; Good; Respect; Affection
Konor	Boy	One who loves hounds or wolves
Kenith	Boy	Handsome; Beautiful; Good
Keefe	Boy	Beloved; Dear; Gentle; Descendant of Caomh

Kenon	Unisex	Ancient
Keiron	Unisex	Little dark-haired one; Black
Key	Boy	Of what kind?; Someone living by a quayside; Son of Aodh; Fire
Kierian	Boy	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Dark; Descendant of Ciarán
Kierin	Unisex	Black; Little dark one; Small dark-haired
Keirnan	Boy	Little dark one; Dark haired; Kiernan's son
Kydan	Unisex	Companion; War; Fighter; Son of Cadáin
Keiran	Girl	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Dark; Descendant of Ciarán
Keir	Girl	Dark; Thicket
Kennis	Girl	Son of Aenghus; Follower of Christ

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Infographic: Notable Irish Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With K

Choosing the right name for your child requires careful consideration of several factors. Selecting a name that aligns with your child's personality and cultural background could be tricky with the myriad of themes available. If you are looking for noteworthy Irish Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With K, this infographic offers a curated list to help you find the perfect name for your little one.

Irish Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With K(infographic)

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