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Fergus

FER-gus

Rare & Uncommon ✦ Vintage

✦ Meaning

“Scottish Gaelic meaning 'man of strength' or 'supreme choice,' from ancient Celtic warrior lineage.”

Popularity Over Time

Fergus US popularity rank over timeRank 12832 in 2005 to rank 2820 in 1918. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#2820#7826#12832191619401960198020002024

Fergus is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

CelticScottish Gaelic

Syllables

2

Nicknames

Fergie

Style

StrongClassicBoldTimeless

Famous Bearers

  • Fergus Mac Róich (Celtic legend)
  • Fergus Ferguson (footballer)
  • Fergus Hewson (fictional)

Collections

Works Everywhere → Mythological Names → Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Strong Names → Two Syllables → Vintage Revival →

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Strong in Scottish and Irish communities

People Also Ask

Scottish Gaelic meaning 'man of strength' or 'supreme choice,' from ancient Celtic warrior lineage.

Fergus is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's making a comeback as part of the vintage name wave.

Popular nicknames for Fergus include Fergie.

Names that pair beautifully with Fergus include Cormac, Thaddeus, Garrett, Garrison, Alistair.