Gilroy name - Meaning of Gilroy

Gilroy name - Meaning of Gilroy

Gender

Masculine

Lucky Number

5

Usage

Irish, Scottish

Pronounced

GIL-roy

Gilroy Meaning

From an Irish surname, either Mac Giolla Ruaidh, which means 'son of the red-haired servant', or Mac Giolla Rí, which means 'son of the king's servant'. Gilroy originates in Irish language and means 'ruler's servant's son'. Initially, it was used as a surname and as a surname it functions until today. As a masculine given name it is mainly used in Ireland and Scotland, in the US it is rather rare.