Fergus
A boys’ name of Irish origin, meaning strong man; man of vigor.
Babies a year
103
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Uncommon
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#396
103 babies · up from #434
Fergus by the numbers
In 2025, 103 babies in England and Wales were named Fergus. In the US, 17 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given far more often in England and Wales than in the US.
Its American peak was 21 babies in 2015, making it a 2010s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Fergus. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Other names that mean strength
Like Fergus, each of these has strength in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Liamresolute protector; short form of William18,764 in the US (2017)
- Williamresolute protector14,922 in the US (2017)
- Ethanstrong, enduring12,398 in the US (2017)
- GabrielGod is my strength9,110 in the US (2017)
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Fergus
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