Fergus vs Matthew

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 #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

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Fergus Rank #4,453

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #4453 for Fergus.

Is Fergus or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Fergus at #4453 in the United States.

What do Fergus and Matthew mean?

Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Fergus and Matthew boy or girl names?

Fergus is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.