Festus
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #28,051
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Nicknames
- Fes, Fest, Festy
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"ewe, female sheep"
Origin: Hebrew
Rachel is more popular, ranked #246 vs #28051 for Festus.
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Rachel is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Festus at #28051 in the United States.
Rachel means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew origin).
Festus is primarily a boy name. Rachel is primarily a girl name.