Fergus is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records. Below you'll find what Fergus means and where it comes from, plus how many babies have been named Fergus across the United States, UK, Ireland and New Zealand, how popular Fergus has been over the decades, and the year it peaked.
Fergus is a boy name of Irish (Gaelic) origin meaning “man of vigor”. An old Gaelic name borne by legendary Irish and Scottish kings.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 568 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 2,466 births |
| Scotland since 1974 | 1,683 births |
| Northern Ireland since 1997 | 76 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 1,794 births |
Counts come from official national birth-registration statistics: U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (Office for National Statistics), Scotland (National Records of Scotland), Northern Ireland (NISRA), Ireland (Central Statistics Office) and New Zealand (Dept. of Internal Affairs). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Fergus per year, England & Wales (1996 to 2025). England & Wales peaked in 1997 (122/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1973 (99/yr) · Scotland peaked in 2021 (70/yr) · United States peaked in 2024 (24/yr) · Northern Ireland peaked in 1999 (7/yr).
Fergus is a rare baby name in the United States. It was most common in 2024, when it ranked #9,392 nationally (given to 166 babies that year).
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