Cairbre (Cairpre, Coirpre) is a popular medieval Irish name borne by several historical and mythological figures, including:

• Cairbre, son of Ogma, poet and satirist of the Tuatha Dé Danann
• Cairbre Nia Fer, legendary king of Tara
• Cairbre Cuanach, legendary Ulster warrior
• Cairbre Cinnchait, legendary 1st century usurper High King of Ireland
• Cairbre Lifechair, 3rd century High King of Ireland
• Coirpre, son of Niall of the Nine Hostages, who founded a dynasty and gave his name to the barony of Carbury , County Kildare

Cairbre was also the name of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's lion mascot, born in Dublin Zoo in 1927.