Fergus vs Jebediah

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 #4,315 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"friend of God"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Amish

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Fergus Rank #4,453

Jebediah Rank #4,315

Jebediah is more popular, ranked #4315 vs #4453 for Fergus.

Is Fergus or Jebediah more popular?

Jebediah is more popular, ranked #4315 compared to Fergus at #4453 in the United States.

What do Fergus and Jebediah mean?

Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin). Jebediah means "friend of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fergus and Jebediah boy or girl names?

Fergus is primarily a boy name. Jebediah is primarily a boy name.