Matthews vs Fergus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthews

Boy #4,628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

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Boy #4,453 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of vigor"

Origin: Old Irish

Scottish Irish English

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Matthews Rank #4,628

Fergus Rank #4,453

Fergus is more popular, ranked #4453 vs #4628 for Matthews.

Is Matthews or Fergus more popular?

Fergus is more popular, ranked #4453 compared to Matthews at #4628 in the United States.

What do Matthews and Fergus mean?

Matthews means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin).

Are Matthews and Fergus boy or girl names?

Matthews is primarily a boy name. Fergus is primarily a boy name.