Festus

Q: How popular is the name Festus?

Festus is ranked #28051 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ f-EHST-uhs ]

Boy Name #28,051 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Festus is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-EHST-uhs.

Parents who love the name Festus often also consider Fern, Felicia, Felix .

Popularity Over Time

#28,051

Current Rank

Peaked 1955 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #28,051
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Fes Fey Fesie Festie

Middle Name Ideas

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Festus Damian

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Festus Adriel

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Festus Andrew

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Festus Diego

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Festus Bennett

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Festus Charles

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Festus Dominic

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Festus Angel

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Festus Jayden

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Festus Brooks

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Frequently Asked Questions About Festus

Is Festus a boy or girl name?

Festus is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Festus?

Festus is pronounced f-EHST-uhs.

How popular is the name Festus?

Festus is currently ranked #28051 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Festus?

Common nicknames for Festus include Fes, Fey, Fesie, and Festie.

Is Festus a common or rare name?

Festus is an uncommon name, ranked #28051 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Festus

Festus is a boy name .

Festus is currently ranked #28,051 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Festus include Fes, Fey, Fesie, and Festie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.