Gilroy \gi(l)-roy\ as a boy's name is pronounced GIL-roy. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Gilroy is "son of the red-head".

Gilroy has 6 variant forms: Gilderoy, Gildray, Gildroy, Gillroy, Gillray and Gilray.

Baby names that sound like Gilroy are Claro, Clarey, Gaylor and Kylor.