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.