Fergus vs Jess

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 #4,646 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God exists, God is"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Welsh

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Fergus Rank #4,453

Jess Rank #4,646

Fergus is more popular, ranked #4453 vs #4646 for Jess.

Is Fergus or Jess more popular?

Fergus is more popular, ranked #4453 compared to Jess at #4646 in the United States.

What do Fergus and Jess mean?

Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin). Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fergus and Jess boy or girl names?

Fergus is primarily a boy name. Jess is primarily a boy name.