O'Leary Name Origin
/oh-LEER-ee/-
Irish (Celtic) 70%
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American (Celtic) 20%
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Canadian (Celtic) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: N/A
- Last Name: O'Leary
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The surname O'Leary is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic Ó Laoghaire, meaning 'descendant of Laoghaire', a personal name that means 'fierce as a warrior'. It is a common surname in Ireland and among Irish diaspora communities.