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Angus

Pronunciation
[An-gus]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Exceptionally Strong
Origin
Celtic
In Irish myth, Aonghus was the god of love and youth.

Angus Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 6,692 baby boys have been named Angus. The name peaked in 2006 with 126 US births that year (rank #1307). In 2024, ranked #2149 nationally — 842 places below its 2006 peak.

Top States for Angus

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Angus births are: California (445), New York (385), Texas (177).

Other Celtic-Origin Names Like Angus

If you like Angus's Celtic origin, consider these related names: Adair, Adsaluta, Aengus, Ahearn, Aife. Browse all Celtic names →

5-Letter Names Starting with A

Names with Angus's exact length and starting letter: Aahan, Aaric, Aaron, Abasi, Abban.

Quick Facts About Angus

569
Celtic baby names in our dictionary
364
Celtic male names
488
5-letter A-names in our dictionary
1,087
A-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Famous People Named Angus

1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Angus.

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Compare Angus to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Angus against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).

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