Gender: Male
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Of Manly Strength, Highest Choice, Virility, Strong
Pronunciation: F ER G AH S
Popularity Rank: #20,576
The name Fergus is of Scottish origin and means Of Manly Strength, Highest Choice, Virility, Strong, Masculine. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Fergus is commonly found in United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, and 49 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: F ER G AH S
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
ℹ️ About ARPAbet Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce Fergus correctly by listening to our 15 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying Fergus correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of Fergus with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how Fergus might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear Fergus spoken.
At NamesLook, the name Fergus is recorded 1,990 times globally, ranking it as the 20,576th most common name worldwide.
Fergus is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 801 occurrences, making it the 1,366th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Fergus is found among 1 in every 139 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #1,366 | 1 : 684 |
| Ireland | #379 | 1 : 139 |
| Hong Kong | #2,599 | 1 : 4,201 |
| South Africa | #11,473 | 1 : 25,214 |
| United States of America | #19,274 | 1 : 21,537 |
| Canada | #6,756 | 1 : 7,371 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Fergus from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Irish Baby Names British Baby Names English Baby Names Australian Baby Names Scottish Baby Names Christian Baby Names Celtic Baby Names Gaelic Baby Names
Find the ideal nickname for Fergus (or someone you know) with our Free Nickname Generator.
Got any cool facts or stories about the name Fergus? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of Fergus. Drop your info in the comments!
No comments to display. Be the first to comment.
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.