Fergus vs Kemper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fergus

Boy #4,453 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man of vigor"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,453
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gus, Ferg

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Kemper

Boy #4,269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"warrior, champion fighter"

Origin: Middle English/Dutch kemper

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,269
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kemp, Kem

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Popularity Comparison

Fergus Rank #4,453
Kemper Rank #4,269

Kemper is more popular, ranked #4269 vs #4453 for Fergus.

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

Kemper ___

  • Kemper James
  • Kemper Cole
  • Kemper Lee
  • Kemper Grant
  • Kemper Reid
  • Kemper Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fergus

Hamish Alasdair Fiona Isla Callum

If you choose Kemper

Cooper Carter Harper Sloane Tucker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fergus or Kemper more popular?

Kemper is more popular, ranked #4269 compared to Fergus at #4453 in the United States.

What do Fergus and Kemper mean?

Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin). Kemper means "warrior, champion fighter" (Middle English/Dutch kemper origin).

Are Fergus and Kemper boy or girl names?

Fergus is primarily a boy name. Kemper is primarily a boy name.

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