Fergus vs Robby

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Robby

Boy #4,532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

American English European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,532
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rob

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Fergus Rank #4,453
Robby Rank #4,532

Fergus is more popular, ranked #4453 vs #4532 for Robby.

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

Robby ___

  • Robby James
  • Robby Allen
  • Robby Lee
  • Robby Michael
  • Robby Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fergus

Hamish Alasdair Fiona Isla Callum

If you choose Robby

Tommy Bobby Danny Susie Timmy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fergus or Robby more popular?

Fergus is more popular, ranked #4453 compared to Robby at #4532 in the United States.

What do Fergus and Robby mean?

Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin). Robby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin).

Are Fergus and Robby boy or girl names?

Fergus is primarily a boy name. Robby is primarily a boy name.

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