Fergus
FER-gus
Popularity
#4453
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
547
Peak Year
#23 in 2023
First Recorded
1916
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Fergus is a Scottish and Irish Gaelic name meaning 'man of vigor' or 'strong man'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Fergus Ewing
Scottish politician
Fergus Riordan
Son of author Rick Riordan
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