Fergus vs Jim

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 #4,434 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who grabs the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Scottish

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Fergus Rank #4,453

Jim Rank #4,434

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 vs #4453 for Fergus.

Is Fergus or Jim more popular?

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 compared to Fergus at #4453 in the United States.

What do Fergus and Jim mean?

Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin). Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fergus and Jim boy or girl names?

Fergus is primarily a boy name. Jim is primarily a boy name.