Fergus vs Willy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fergus

Boy #4,453 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of vigor"

Origin: Old Irish

Scottish Irish English

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,354 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector, determined guardian"

Origin: Germanic

English German Dutch American

37 High Risk

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Fergus Rank #4,453

Willy Rank #4,354

Willy is more popular, ranked #4354 vs #4453 for Fergus.

Is Fergus or Willy more popular?

Willy is more popular, ranked #4354 compared to Fergus at #4453 in the United States.

What do Fergus and Willy mean?

Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin). Willy means "resolute protector, determined guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Fergus and Willy boy or girl names?

Fergus is primarily a boy name. Willy is primarily a boy name.