Iain vs Fergus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iain

Boy #4,295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Gaelic

Scottish Irish British Gaelic

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Boy #4,453 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of vigor"

Origin: Old Irish

Scottish Irish English

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Iain Rank #4,295

Fergus Rank #4,453

Iain is more popular, ranked #4295 vs #4453 for Fergus.

Is Iain or Fergus more popular?

Iain is more popular, ranked #4295 compared to Fergus at #4453 in the United States.

What do Iain and Fergus mean?

Iain means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Gaelic origin). Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin).

Are Iain and Fergus boy or girl names?

Iain is primarily a boy name. Fergus is primarily a boy name.