This rare Irish baby boy name deserves a lot more attention than it gets

What is your favourite Irish baby name?

Names like Fia and Rían are growing in popularity, but there are dozens of Irish names being forgotten about.

One of our personal favourites is the name Faolán, which translates to little wolf.

The name Faolán is pronounced Fway-lawn.

This charming moniker isn't as popular as other Irish baby boy names, but definitely one worth adding to your baby name list.

Earlier this year, My Nametags (Ireland’s leading personalised name label company) investigated what Irish names are going extinct in Ireland today, and you may be surprised.

They found that the following boys names are falling in popularity in Ireland:

Seamus – The Irish for ‘James’ struggled to make an impact in the baby name charts in 2025, ranking at just 402nd place. When we compare this to its ranking of 70th in 1990, we can really see that the name is at risk of extinction in the next couple of years.

Enda – Meaning ‘bird-like’, this name has decreased in popularity steadily over the years. In 2025, it ranked at the 557th spot, while in 2000, it was at 146th on the boys’ name listing. In 1980, it was more popular, ranking at the 72^nd spot.

What is your favourite Irish name for a baby boy?