Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage Irish Pronounced Pron. /ˈbɔɪl/(English) [key·simplify] Meaning & History From Irish Ó Baoighill meaning "descendant of Baoigheall". The meaning of the given name Baoigheall is uncertain, but it is thought to be connected to Irish geall meaning "pledge". Related NamesDetails VariantsÓ Baoghill, O'Boyle Categories Barry Lyndon, film directors, nicknames, truth, uncertain etymology