Matthew vs Fergus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #4,453 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of vigor"

Origin: Old Irish

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Matthew Rank #33

Fergus Rank #4,453

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #4453 for Fergus.

Is Matthew or Fergus more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Fergus at #4453 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Fergus mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin).

Are Matthew and Fergus boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Fergus is primarily a boy name.