US Popularity Rank: 10854

Origin: Irish

Meaning: Black-haired; Kerry

You’ve certainly channeled the luck of the Irish by finding this jackpot of a name. Keary is a boy's name of Irish origin, meaning “black-haired” or “Kerry.” This also refers to a county in the southwest of Ireland known as Kerry, which is well-known for its playwrights, poets, and breathtaking landscapes. It’s an anglicized form of the Gaelic Ó Ciardha_,_ which is a surname and means “from black,” and you also may see Keary used as a family name in certain parts of the world, including in USA, UK, Canada, and Ireland. Grant your little one the gift of this beautiful name.