Fergus vs Wright

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 #4,274 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"craftsman, skilled maker"

Origin: Old English wyrhta

American English Scottish

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Fergus Rank #4,453

Wright Rank #4,274

Wright is more popular, ranked #4274 vs #4453 for Fergus.

Is Fergus or Wright more popular?

Wright is more popular, ranked #4274 compared to Fergus at #4453 in the United States.

What do Fergus and Wright mean?

Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin). Wright means "craftsman, skilled maker" (Old English wyrhta origin).

Are Fergus and Wright boy or girl names?

Fergus is primarily a boy name. Wright is primarily a boy name.