Fergus vs Ritchie

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 #4,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Old High German ric + hard

English American Scottish

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Fergus Rank #4,453

Ritchie Rank #4,272

Ritchie is more popular, ranked #4272 vs #4453 for Fergus.

Is Fergus or Ritchie more popular?

Ritchie is more popular, ranked #4272 compared to Fergus at #4453 in the United States.

What do Fergus and Ritchie mean?

Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin). Ritchie means "brave ruler, powerful leader" (Old High German ric + hard origin).

Are Fergus and Ritchie boy or girl names?

Fergus is primarily a boy name. Ritchie is primarily a boy name.