US Popularity Rank: 7406

Origin: Gaelic

Meaning: Lord, master, lordly, noble

Tierney is a gender-neutral name of Irish origin and derived from the word tighearna, meaning “lord, “master,” “lordly,” or “noble.” A unique first name, Tierney comes from the surname O’Tierney, the Anglicized form of the Gaelic Ó Tíghearnaigh, meaning “descendant of a lord.” A title steeped in Irish history, various forms of the name Tierney were borne by saints. Tierney is also a surname that can be found across the globe due to Irish immigration and has truly made its mark on the world. If you’d like a name that honors baby’s Irish ancestry while also carrying the regal air of a lord, Tierney is an excellent choice!