Fergus vs Barnabas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fergus

Boy #4,453 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of vigor"

Origin: Old Irish

Scottish Irish English

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Boy #4,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of encouragement"

Origin: Aramaic

English Greek Christian American European

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Fergus Rank #4,453

Barnabas Rank #4,616

Fergus is more popular, ranked #4453 vs #4616 for Barnabas.

Is Fergus or Barnabas more popular?

Fergus is more popular, ranked #4453 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Fergus and Barnabas mean?

Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin). Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin).

Are Fergus and Barnabas boy or girl names?

Fergus is primarily a boy name. Barnabas is primarily a boy name.