Fergus vs Shae

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 #4,511 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, fine, fortunate"

Origin: Old Irish Gaelic

Irish American Australian English

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Fergus Rank #4,453

Shae Rank #4,511

Fergus is more popular, ranked #4453 vs #4511 for Shae.

Is Fergus or Shae more popular?

Fergus is more popular, ranked #4453 compared to Shae at #4511 in the United States.

What do Fergus and Shae mean?

Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin). Shae means "admirable, fine, fortunate" (Old Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Fergus and Shae boy or girl names?

Fergus is primarily a boy name. Shae is primarily a boy name.