Gender: Male
Origin: German
Meaning: Festive, Joyous, Holiday
Pronunciation: F EH S T AH S
Popularity Rank: #8,371
The name Festus is of German origin and means Festive, Joyous, Holiday. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Festus is commonly found in Nigeria, Namibia, Ghana, and 53 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: F EH S T AH S
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Festus is recorded 6,332 times globally, ranking it as the 8,371th most common name worldwide.
Festus is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 4,529 occurrences, making it the 282th most popular name in the country.
In Namibia, the name Festus is found among 1 in every 230 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #282 | 1 : 256 |
| Namibia | #36 | 1 : 230 |
| Ghana | #531 | 1 : 731 |
| United States of America | #9,358 | 1 : 8,113 |
| Italy | #7,776 | 1 : 7,831 |
| United Kingdom | #5,587 | 1 : 4,895 |
| Cameroon | #2,137 | 1 : 4,402 |
| South Africa | #13,540 | 1 : 31,265 |
| Spain | #10,670 | 1 : 16,508 |
| France | #24,676 | 1 : 43,466 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Festus from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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