Fergus vs Barret

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 #4,460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength"

Origin: Old English / Old German

American English Irish

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Fergus Rank #4,453

Barret Rank #4,460

Fergus is more popular, ranked #4453 vs #4460 for Barret.

Is Fergus or Barret more popular?

Fergus is more popular, ranked #4453 compared to Barret at #4460 in the United States.

What do Fergus and Barret mean?

Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin). Barret means "bear strength" (Old English / Old German origin).

Are Fergus and Barret boy or girl names?

Fergus is primarily a boy name. Barret is primarily a boy name.