Fergus

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Fergus

Gender: Masculine
Language: Anglicized Irish
Etymology:
Fergus is the Anglicized form of Fearghas, an Irish Gaelic name meaning “Strong Man,” from the Old Irish elements “fer” (man) and “gas” (valiant).

History:
Fergus, the name of both an Irish mythological hero and the grandfather of St. Columba, has traditionally been found in Scotland, Ireland, and even in northern England. It is rare elsewhere.

Pronunciation: fur-gus.

Diminutives:
English: Fergie.

Alternates: Feargus, Feargas.

Famous Bearers:
Places:
Fergus Falls
Minnesota

Political Figures:
Feargus O’Conner (1796-1855)
Leader of the working class Chartist movement in England.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Fergus

Popularity of Fergus:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A