Fergus vs Denny

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 #4,471 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus (god of wine)"

Origin: Greek via Latin

American English Irish

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Fergus Rank #4,453

Denny Rank #4,471

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

Is Fergus or Denny more popular?

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

What do Fergus and Denny mean?

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

Are Fergus and Denny boy or girl names?

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