Fergus vs Shaw

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 #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Fergus Rank #4,453

Shaw Rank #4,307

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4453 for Fergus.

Is Fergus or Shaw more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Fergus at #4453 in the United States.

What do Fergus and Shaw mean?

Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Fergus and Shaw boy or girl names?

Fergus is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.