Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Gilroy Updated January 11, 2026 by Jennifer M. Gilroy Gender: Male Origin: Irish Meaning: Servant Of The Redhaired Man #Place ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Gilroy? The name Gilroy is primarily a male name of Irish origin that means Servant Of The Redhaired Man. People who like the name Gilroy also like: Cian, Ronan, Alastair, Finn, Liam, Declan, Brennan, Evelyn, Orla, Sorcha, Emmeline, Meabh, Saoirse, Cianna Names like Gilroy: Glora, Gloria, Glory, Giselher Stats for the Name Gilroy Gilroy is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Gilroy is currently not ranked in U.S. births