Gilroy Name Meaning
The name Gilroy comes from Irish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Gilroy below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Gilroy Name Meaning
Irish, ScottishFrom 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".
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