Irish · Scottish Gaelic

Fergus

Pronounced FUR-gusShare

Meaning: Man of vigor

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Fergus combines old Irish words for man and vigor or strength. It belongs to both Irish and Scottish histories, including rulers, saints, and legendary figures.

Nicknames

  • Fergie
  • Gus

Spellings & variants

  • Fearghas
  • Feargus

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Fergus comes from Irish and Scottish Gaelic.

Welsh

Madoc

Little fortunate or good one

Rare gem
Welsh · Irish

Bran

Raven

Rare gem
Irish

Fergal

Man of valor

Rare gem
Scottish Gaelic

Murdo

Sea battle

Rare gem
Welsh

Rhodri

Wheel and king

Rare gem
Welsh

Geraint

Meaning unknown; possibly related to Gerontius

Rare gem
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