Fergus: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: f-ehrg-oos
Origin: Scotland
gender-male

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Man

Fergus is a Scottish and Irish boy's name derived from the Old Irish words "fer" meaning 'man'and "guss" meaning 'vigor, ''strength, 'or 'force. 'Together, It means 'man of strength'or 'the masculine one. 'The name has a rich history, being used as a surname and appearing in various mythological and historical figures. Over time, the use of the name has evolved, becoming more popular in Scotland and Ireland, and now gaining recognition globally. The name is important due to its strong Celtic heritage and its association with legendary figures.

Fergus Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Fergus is currently #12917 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Fergus is currently #5578 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Fergus is currently #6510 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Fergus is currently #2813 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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