Gilroy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gilroy Name at a Glance

Name	Gilroy
Meaning	Serves the red-haired one, or ervant of the man with red hair. Both as a surname and given name.
Origin	Gaelic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Gilroy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gilroy means “Serves the red-haired one, or ervant of the man with red hair. Both as a surname and given name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Gilroy Name Origin

Our database records Gilroy under Gaelic origin. Browse more Gaelic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Gilroy a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Gilroy is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Gilroy

When considering Gilroy for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.