Fergus vs Maxson

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 #4,399 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Max, son of the greatest"

Origin: English/Latin

American English

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Fergus Rank #4,453

Maxson Rank #4,399

Maxson is more popular, ranked #4399 vs #4453 for Fergus.

Is Fergus or Maxson more popular?

Maxson is more popular, ranked #4399 compared to Fergus at #4453 in the United States.

What do Fergus and Maxson mean?

Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin). Maxson means "son of Max, son of the greatest" (English/Latin origin).

Are Fergus and Maxson boy or girl names?

Fergus is primarily a boy name. Maxson is primarily a boy name.