Jess vs Fergus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jess

Boy #4,646 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God exists, God is"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Welsh

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Boy #4,453 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of vigor"

Origin: Old Irish

Scottish Irish English

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Jess Rank #4,646

Fergus Rank #4,453

Fergus is more popular, ranked #4453 vs #4646 for Jess.

Is Jess or Fergus more popular?

Fergus is more popular, ranked #4453 compared to Jess at #4646 in the United States.

What do Jess and Fergus mean?

Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin). Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin).

Are Jess and Fergus boy or girl names?

Jess is primarily a boy name. Fergus is primarily a boy name.