Fergus
Meaning
man of vigor, strength (mythological warrior Fergus mac Róich)
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Fergus has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.
When you meet Fergus
Most people given the name Fergus in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Fergus deep dive
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