Meaning, origin, history
The name Gallagher is of Irish origin and means "foreign helper." It is derived from the Irish surname Gallacher, which was a Anglicized form of Gaelic 'Gall-chara' meaning "foreign helper" or "stranger helper." The name has been historically associated with people of Scottish descent, as it was common among the families who settled in Scotland during the 17th century. Today, Gallagher is considered a unisex given name and surname, but it remains more commonly used as a masculine name.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Gallagher since 1880
Total births
21
Total since 1880
Peak year
2023
6 births
in 2023
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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