Fergus vs Dana

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 #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge (short form of Daniel)"

Origin: Hebrew Dan-El

American English Czech Scandinavian

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Fergus Rank #4,453

Dana Rank #4,273

Dana is more popular, ranked #4273 vs #4453 for Fergus.

Is Fergus or Dana more popular?

Dana is more popular, ranked #4273 compared to Fergus at #4453 in the United States.

What do Fergus and Dana mean?

Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin). Dana means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)" (Hebrew Dan-El origin).

Are Fergus and Dana boy or girl names?

Fergus is primarily a boy name. Dana is primarily a boy name.