Fergus vs Ilay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilay

Boy #4,490 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is mine; my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,490
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Fergus Rank #4,453
Ilay Rank #4,490

Fergus is more popular, ranked #4453 vs #4490 for Ilay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fergus ___

  • Fergus James
  • Fergus Patrick
  • Fergus William
  • Fergus Hugh
  • Fergus Alastair
  • Fergus Duncan

Ilay ___

  • Ilay James
  • Ilay Noah
  • Ilay David
  • Ilay Asher
  • Ilay Levi
  • Ilay Jonah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fergus

Hamish Alasdair Fiona Isla Callum

If you choose Ilay

Eli Ori Levi Asher Tali

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fergus or Ilay more popular?

Fergus is more popular, ranked #4453 compared to Ilay at #4490 in the United States.

What do Fergus and Ilay mean?

Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin). Ilay means "God is mine; my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fergus and Ilay boy or girl names?

Fergus is primarily a boy name. Ilay is primarily a boy name.

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