Fergus vs Kaylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaylan

Boy #4,545 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, narrow one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,545
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay, Lan

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Fergus Rank #4,453
Kaylan Rank #4,545

Fergus is more popular, ranked #4453 vs #4545 for Kaylan.

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

Kaylan ___

  • Kaylan James
  • Kaylan Patrick
  • Kaylan Sean
  • Kaylan Thomas
  • Kaylan Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fergus

Hamish Alasdair Fiona Isla Callum

If you choose Kaylan

Brennan Declan Finley Maeve Sienna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fergus or Kaylan more popular?

Fergus is more popular, ranked #4453 compared to Kaylan at #4545 in the United States.

What do Fergus and Kaylan mean?

Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin). Kaylan means "slender, narrow one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Fergus and Kaylan boy or girl names?

Fergus is primarily a boy name. Kaylan is primarily a boy name.

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