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Fergus

Pronunciation
[Fer-gus]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Rock
Origin
Gaelic
Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Fearghas, means "brave man".

Fergus Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 547 baby boys have been named Fergus. The name peaked in 2024 with 23 US births that year (rank #4453). In 2024, ranked #4453 nationally.

Top States for Fergus

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Fergus births are: Minnesota (5), New York (5).

Other Gaelic-Origin Names Like Fergus

If you like Fergus's Gaelic origin, consider these related names: Abboid, Ahern, Aibhlin, Aidan, Ailin. Browse all Gaelic names →

6-Letter Names Starting with F

Names with Fergus's exact length and starting letter: Fabian, Fabien, Fabion, Faegan, Faelen.

Quick Facts About Fergus

276
Gaelic baby names in our dictionary
210
Gaelic male names
158
6-letter F-names in our dictionary
338
F-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Fergus 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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