Fergus vs Thayer

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 #4,558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army of the people, warrior of the nation"

Origin: Old German theod + hari

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Fergus Rank #4,453

Thayer Rank #4,558

Fergus is more popular, ranked #4453 vs #4558 for Thayer.

Is Fergus or Thayer more popular?

Fergus is more popular, ranked #4453 compared to Thayer at #4558 in the United States.

What do Fergus and Thayer mean?

Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin). Thayer means "army of the people, warrior of the nation" (Old German theod + hari origin).

Are Fergus and Thayer boy or girl names?

Fergus is primarily a boy name. Thayer is primarily a boy name.