Fergus
fer-gis
US Popularity:14614
Origin:Scottish
Meaning:highest choice
Fergus is a masculine name with a strong heritage and even stronger qualities. Forged from the Scottish Gaelic Fearghas_,_ Fergus is long celebrated as meaning "highest choice" and considered one who embodies the height of courage within Celtic lore. Such adulations are only cemented by the legendary king, Fergus Mór mac Eirc, who set sail from the Irish coast and founded the ancient kingdom of Dál Riata—now Argyll in Scotland.
Fergus Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Fergus is currently #4000 on The Bump
Boy:Fergus is currently #1326 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Fergus is currently #14614 in U.S. births
Boy:Fergus is currently #5702 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#14614
in 2022
- 5009
from 2021
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