Denny vs Fergus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denny

Boy #4,471 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus (god of wine)"

Origin: Greek via Latin

American English Irish

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Boy #4,453 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of vigor"

Origin: Old Irish

Scottish Irish English

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Denny Rank #4,471

Fergus Rank #4,453

Fergus is more popular, ranked #4453 vs #4471 for Denny.

Is Denny or Fergus more popular?

Fergus is more popular, ranked #4453 compared to Denny at #4471 in the United States.

What do Denny and Fergus mean?

Denny means "follower of Dionysus (god of wine)" (Greek via Latin origin). Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin).

Are Denny and Fergus boy or girl names?

Denny is primarily a boy name. Fergus is primarily a boy name.