Fergus
Meaning
"man of vigor"
Origin: Old Irish
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,453
- Total SSA Count
- 23
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Gus, Ferg
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"man of vigor"
Origin: Old Irish
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4453 for Fergus.
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Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Fergus at #4453 in the United States.
Fergus means "man of vigor" (Old Irish origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).
Fergus is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.